19731124 TZHC Arusha

19731124 TZHC Arusha

Ownership of the land is res judicata; compensation was awarded to the appellant, but there is no evidence prohibiting Losilale from disposing of the land or that respondents acted to frustrate payment. The appellant's claim for attachment fails.

Citation
19731124 TZHC Arusha
Parties
Appellant: Joseph Constantine; Respondent: Robert Tilikia; Respondent: James Robert Moshi; Respondent: Loishiiye Lisilale; Respondent: Naingunya Saidimu
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
24 November 1973
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Land Ownership, Compensation for Improvements, Res Judicata
Source Language
English

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Parties

Joseph Constantine

Appellant

Robert Tilikia

Respondent

James Robert Moshi

Respondent

Loishiiye Lisilale

Respondent

Naingunya Saidimu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the appellant is entitled to attach the land for payment of compensation
  2. 2 Whether the respondents acquired the land lawfully
  3. 3 Whether the issue of land ownership can be re-opened

Ratio Decidendi

Ownership of the land is res judicata; compensation was awarded to the appellant, but there is no evidence prohibiting Losilale from disposing of the land or that respondents acted to frustrate payment. The appellant's claim for attachment fails.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Each party to bear their own costs