ndson james mwanyingili vs moses mwalwisi others 2002 tzhc 2069 11 october 2002

ndson james mwanyingili vs moses mwalwisi others 2002 tzhc 2069 11 october 2002

Respondents' rights to the land were derived from Samsoni Mwambene, who lost possession; therefore, their rights were extinguished and the application for vacant possession was not barred by res judicata.

Citation
ndson james mwanyingili vs moses mwalwisi others 2002 tzhc 2069 11 october 2002
Parties
Appellant: Edson Mwayingili; Respondent: Moses Kwalwisi; Respondent: Ssai Kibona; Respondent: Adam Mpalano; Respondent: Kajela Jailos; Respondent: Mwanyangila Mwawakabopela
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
11 October 2002
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Land Possession, Eviction, Res Judicata
Source Language
English

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Parties

Edson Mwayingili

Appellant

Moses Kwalwisi

Respondent

Ssai Kibona

Respondent

Adam Mpalano

Respondent

Kajela Jailos

Respondent

Mwanyangila Mwawakabopela

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondents are entitled to remain on the disputed land after their lessor lost possession
  2. 2 Whether the application for vacant possession is barred by res judicata

Ratio Decidendi

Respondents' rights to the land were derived from Samsoni Mwambene, who lost possession; therefore, their rights were extinguished and the application for vacant possession was not barred by res judicata.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Respondents to give vacant possession to the appellant as prayed in his application.
  • Costs awarded to appellant.