iddi ally msumagilo suing as administrator of the estate of the late lydia elisali mushi vs tibtib development bank limited and2 others 2020 tzhclandd 2332 9 october 2

iddi ally msumagilo suing as administrator of the estate of the late lydia elisali mushi vs tibtib development bank limited and2 others 2020 tzhclandd 2332 9 october 2

Plaintiff proved ownership of the suit property and established that the mortgage was obtained through fraud and impersonation. The 2nd and 3rd defendants failed to conduct due diligence and are liable for damages. The mortgage is void ab initio.

Citation
iddi ally msumagilo suing as administrator of the estate of the late lydia elisali mushi vs tibtib development bank limited and2 others 2020 tzhclandd 2332 9 october 2
Parties
Plaintiff: Iddi Ally Msumagilo; 1st Defendant: TIB Development Bank Limited; 2nd Defendant: Equity Bank (Tanzania) Limited; 3rd Defendant: Norberty Donatus Kayugwa
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2020
Procedural Posture
Land Case / Final Judgment
Outcome
Plaintiff's suit allowed; mortgage declared void; damages and costs awarded.
Legal Topics
Mortgage Validity, Fraud, Ownership Determination, Damages, Evidence Admissibility
Source Language
English
Property Law Civil Procedure Mortgage Validity Fraud Ownership Determination Damages Evidence Admissibility

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Parties

Iddi Ally Msumagilo

Plaintiff

TIB Development Bank Limited

1st Defendant

Equity Bank (Tanzania) Limited

2nd Defendant

Norberty Donatus Kayugwa

3rd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Land Case / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff is the owner of the suit property
  2. 2 Whether the mortgage of the suit property to the 2nd defendant is valid
  3. 3 Whether the plaintiff has suffered any damage

Ratio Decidendi

Plaintiff proved ownership of the suit property and established that the mortgage was obtained through fraud and impersonation. The 2nd and 3rd defendants failed to conduct due diligence and are liable for damages. The mortgage is void ab initio.

Court Disposition

Plaintiff's suit allowed; mortgage declared void; damages and costs awarded.

Orders

  • Plaintiff declared lawful owner of the suit property.
  • Mortgage in favour of 2nd defendant declared void ab initio.