19890817 TZHC Tanga

19890817 TZHC Tanga

The shamba was sold after clan consultation and consent; respondent's objection was not specific to a portion; sale valid as clan consented; appeal allowed.

Citation
19890817 TZHC Tanga
Parties
Appellant: Halima Bendera; Appellant: Sefu Mahad; Appellant: Julius Fillipo; Respondent: Evjiline
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
17 August 1989
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Clan Land Redemption, Female Rights Under Customary Law, Sale of Clan Property
Source Language
English

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Parties

Halima Bendera

Appellant

Sefu Mahad

Appellant

Julius Fillipo

Appellant

Evjiline

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether a female clan member can sue for redemption of clan land
  2. 2 Whether the sale of clan land by a female was valid under customary law
  3. 3 Whether clan consultation was sufficient for sale of clan land

Ratio Decidendi

The shamba was sold after clan consultation and consent; respondent's objection was not specific to a portion; sale valid as clan consented; appeal allowed.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Appeal allowed with costs.