felix henry kileo vs permanent secretary ministry of works others 2018 tzhclandd 380 8 june 2018

felix henry kileo vs permanent secretary ministry of works others 2018 tzhclandd 380 8 june 2018

Plaintiff failed to prove ownership or existence of a binding contract; 4th defendant established ownership by Right of Occupancy; no contractual relationship or breach existed.

Citation
felix henry kileo vs permanent secretary ministry of works others 2018 tzhclandd 380 8 june 2018
Parties
Plaintiff: Felix Henry Kileo; 1st Defendant: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works; 2nd Defendant: Attorney General; 3rd Defendant: Tanzania Building Agency; 4th Defendant: Rasilimali Ltd
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
8 June 2018
Procedural Posture
Land Case / Final Judgment
Outcome
Suit dismissed with costs; 4th defendant declared lawful owner.
Legal Topics
Ownership Dispute, Public Private Partnership, Specific Performance, Eviction, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English
Land Law Contract Law Ownership Dispute Public Private Partnership Specific Performance Eviction Burden of Proof

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Parties

Felix Henry Kileo

Plaintiff

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works

1st Defendant

Attorney General

2nd Defendant

Tanzania Building Agency

3rd Defendant

Rasilimali Ltd

4th Defendant

Procedural Posture

Land Case / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Who is the lawful owner of the property in dispute?
  2. 2 Whether there is a binding contract between the plaintiff and the Government.
  3. 3 If there is a binding contract, whether there is a breach of contract.

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff failed to prove ownership or existence of a binding contract; 4th defendant established ownership by Right of Occupancy; no contractual relationship or breach existed.

Court Disposition

Suit dismissed with costs; 4th defendant declared lawful owner.

Orders

  • Plaintiff's claims dismissed.
  • 4th defendant declared lawful owner of the suit premises.