19950509 TZHC Dodoma

Given the long duration of the marriage, the birth of seven children, and the appellant's responsibility for the breakdown, no refund of bridewealth is warranted.

Citation: 19950509 TZHC Dodoma
Parties: Appellant: Job Mhembano; Respondent: Mwaluko Chalula
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 9 May 1995
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Bridewealth Refund, Divorce, Matrimonial Property, Appeals
Source Language: English

Family Law Civil Procedure Bridewealth Refund Divorce Matrimonial Property Appeals

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Parties

Job Mhembano

Appellant

Mwaluko Chalula

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the appellant is entitled to a refund of bridewealth after the breakdown of marriage
2 Whether the appellant was responsible for the breakdown of the marriage

Ratio Decidendi

Given the long duration of the marriage, the birth of seven children, and the appellant's responsibility for the breakdown, no refund of bridewealth is warranted.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appeal dismissed with costs here and below