ilindiru igikuru vs francis benard 2023 tzhc 16036 27 february 2023

ilindiru igikuru vs francis benard 2023 tzhc 16036 27 february 2023

Respondent failed to prove ownership and occupation of suit land with credible evidence; lacked locus standi as he was not administrator of deceased's estate; appellant established occupation and development of suit land for 12 years, supporting adverse possession; trial tribunal was duly constituted, but respondent's case was fraught with contradictions and lack of credibility.

Citation
ilindiru igikuru vs francis benard 2023 tzhc 16036 27 february 2023
Parties
Appellant: Ilindiru Igikuru; Respondent: Francis Benard
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
27 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Locus Standi, Adverse Possession, Tribunal Constitution, Evidence Credibility
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Locus Standi Adverse Possession Tribunal Constitution Evidence Credibility

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Parties

Ilindiru Igikuru

Appellant

Francis Benard

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether respondent had locus standi to sue for recovery of suit land
  2. 2 whether trial tribunal was duly constituted
  3. 3 whether evidence regarding size and ownership of suit land was credible

Ratio Decidendi

Respondent failed to prove ownership and occupation of suit land with credible evidence; lacked locus standi as he was not administrator of deceased's estate; appellant established occupation and development of suit land for 12 years, supporting adverse possession; trial tribunal was duly constituted, but respondent's case was fraught with contradictions and lack of credibility.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • judgment and consequential orders of trial tribunal quashed and set aside
  • appellant declared lawful owner of suit land