19801029 TZHC Musoma

19801029 TZHC Musoma

The appellant failed to show evidence that property was used for education; therefore, the respondent is entitled to all 10 heads of cattle as claimed.

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Citation
19801029 TZHC Musoma
Parties
Appellant: Ituidula Matiku; Respondent: Matiku Gweso
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
29 October 1980
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Guardianship, Inheritance, Property Distribution
Source Language
english
Family Law Succession Law Guardianship Inheritance Property Distribution

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Parties

Ituidula Matiku

Appellant

Matiku Gweso

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was entitled to deduct 4 heads of cattle for maintenance from the respondent's inheritance
  2. 2 Whether the respondent is entitled to all 10 heads of cattle left by his late father

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to show evidence that property was used for education; therefore, the respondent is entitled to all 10 heads of cattle as claimed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Respondent and his brothers are entitled to all 10 heads of cattle
  • Appellant to pay costs