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
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant was entitled to deduct 4 heads of cattle for maintenance from the respondent's inheritance
- 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
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