eva albine minde vs jackson and jackline 2012 tzhc 127 2 november 2012

The court found no reason to doubt the petitioner and was satisfied that granting the adoption order would be in the best interest and proper welfare of the orphan twins.

Citation: eva albine minde vs jackson and jackline 2012 tzhc 127 2 november 2012
Parties: Petitioner: EVA ALBINE MINPE; Respondent: Jackson and Jackline
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 2 November 2012
Procedural Posture: Misc. Civil Application / Judgment
Outcome: Petition granted
Legal Topics: Adoption, Best Interests of the Child, Guardianship
Source Language: English

Family Law Child Law Adoption Best Interests of the Child Guardianship

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Parties

EVA ALBINE MINPE

Petitioner

Jackson and Jackline

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Misc. Civil Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the petitioner should be granted an adoption order for Jackson and Jackline under the Adoption of Children Act, Cap 335 R.E. 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The court found no reason to doubt the petitioner and was satisfied that granting the adoption order would be in the best interest and proper welfare of the orphan twins.

Court Disposition

Petition granted

Orders

Petitioner EVA ALBINE MINPE is granted adoption of Jackson and Jackline, who shall be known as CAMILIUS ALBINE MINDE and CAMILA ALBINE MINDE respectively.
Registrar General of Birth and Death directed to register the Adoption Order in the Adopted Children Register.