20070419 tzhc mwanza 1

20070419 tzhc mwanza 1

The evidence established that the land in dispute was allocated by the village government during operation vijiji, and subsequent transactions were legitimate; the appellant had no valid claim to the land.

Citation
20070419 tzhc mwanza 1
Parties
Appellant: James Sweke; Respondent: Edward Sweke; Respondent: Philipo Lubatula; Respondent: Sospeter Pamasi
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
19 April 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Second Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Land Ownership, Clan Land, Allocation During Operation Vijiji, Sale of Land, Evidence Assessment
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Land Ownership Clan Land Allocation During Operation Vijiji Sale of Land Evidence Assessment

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Parties

James Sweke

Appellant

Edward Sweke

Respondent

Philipo Lubatula

Respondent

Sospeter Pamasi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Second Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the decisions of the lower courts regarding ownership of the disputed land were supported and justified by the evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence established that the land in dispute was allocated by the village government during operation vijiji, and subsequent transactions were legitimate; the appellant had no valid claim to the land.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs