elizabeth joseph vs godfrey shali steven 2021 tzhc 2038 29 january 2021

Appellant is bound by her pleadings and submissions confirming no claim over Plot 38; thus, the tribunal's decision confirming respondent's ownership stands.

Citation: elizabeth joseph vs godfrey shali steven 2021 tzhc 2038 29 january 2021
Parties: Appellant: Elizabeth Joseph; Respondent: Godfrey Shali Steven
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 29 January 2021
Procedural Posture: Land Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Ownership, Compensation, Pleadings
Source Language: English

Land Law Ownership Compensation Pleadings

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Parties

Elizabeth Joseph

Appellant

Godfrey Shali Steven

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant has any claim over Plot no. 38 Block 'BB' Buhare Area Musoma Municipality
2 Whether the respondent lawfully owns the disputed land
3 Whether compensation was due to the appellant upon survey

Ratio Decidendi

Appellant is bound by her pleadings and submissions confirming no claim over Plot 38; thus, the tribunal's decision confirming respondent's ownership stands.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

District Land and Housing Tribunal decision upheld
Respondent confirmed as lawful owner of Plot 38