ferdinand

Appellant failed to prove ownership of the disputed land on the required standard; evidence was insufficient and contradictory; tribunal's decision was justified and correct.

Citation: ferdinand
Parties: Appellant: Ferdinand Ngazi; 1st Respondent: Joswa Kiiza; 2nd Respondent: Sospeter Bajwahuka; 3rd Respondent: Byarugaba Ngazi Renatus
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 17 May 2024
Procedural Posture: Land Case Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Proof of Ownership, Inheritance, Standard of Proof, Assessment of Evidence
Source Language: English

Land Law Proof of Ownership Inheritance Standard of Proof Assessment of Evidence

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Parties

Ferdinand Ngazi

Appellant

Joswa Kiiza

1st Respondent

Sospeter Bajwahuka

2nd Respondent

Byarugaba Ngazi Renatus

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Case Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant proved ownership of the disputed land
2 Whether the trial tribunal erred in assessing evidence
3 Whether the assessor's opinion was recorded

Ratio Decidendi

Appellant failed to prove ownership of the disputed land on the required standard; evidence was insufficient and contradictory; tribunal's decision was justified and correct.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

decision of the trial tribunal and orders upheld
no order as to costs