HAIKA MSUYA SAFII

HAIKA MSUYA SAFII

The appellant was refunded the purchase price as evidenced by her own testimony and a signed settlement agreement; the 1st respondent had no title to pass, rendering the sale illegal; the tribunal's clerical error in witness name did not affect the merits; appellant is estopped from claiming ownership or refund.

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Citation
HAIKA MSUYA SAFII
Parties
Appellant: Haika Msuya; 1st Respondent: Humphrey Rwakatare; 2nd Respondent: Dallas Mhoja
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
16 August 2017
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Ownership Dispute, Refund of Purchase Price, Title to Land, Estoppel, Illegal Transaction
Source Language
english
Land Law Civil Procedure Ownership Dispute Refund of Purchase Price Title to Land Estoppel Illegal Transaction

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Parties

Haika Msuya

Appellant

Humphrey Rwakatare

1st Respondent

Dallas Mhoja

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was refunded the purchase price for the suit property
  2. 2 Whether the trial tribunal erred in relying on testimony of an unknown witness
  3. 3 Whether the appellant is the lawful owner of the suit property

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was refunded the purchase price as evidenced by her own testimony and a signed settlement agreement; the 1st respondent had no title to pass, rendering the sale illegal; the tribunal's clerical error in witness name did not affect the merits; appellant is estopped from claiming ownership or refund.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Appellant to pay costs