kamanda makanya erassy vs amos mbota wambota 3 others 2023 tzhclandd 17253 5 december 2023

kamanda makanya erassy vs amos mbota wambota 3 others 2023 tzhclandd 17253 5 december 2023

The auction and eviction of the suit property were not conducted in accordance with statutory requirements, specifically the failure to provide a fourteen-day notice; the trial tribunal correctly nullified the sale and eviction; the award of general damages was unjustified due to lack of evidence and reasoning.

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kamanda makanya erassy vs amos mbota wambota 3 others 2023 tzhclandd 17253 5 december 2023
Parties
Appellant: Kamanda Makanya Erassy; 1st Respondent: Amos Mbota Wambota; 2nd Respondent: Frank Zuberi; 3rd Respondent: Foster and Company Ltd; 4th Respondent: Bingwa Auctioner & General Supplies
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
5 December 2023
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal partly dismissed with costs; award of general damages set aside.
Legal Topics
Auction Procedure, Eviction, Ownership Dispute, General Damages
Source Language
english
Property Law Civil Procedure Auction Procedure Eviction Ownership Dispute General Damages

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Parties

Kamanda Makanya Erassy

Appellant

Amos Mbota Wambota

1st Respondent

Frank Zuberi

2nd Respondent

Foster and Company Ltd

3rd Respondent

Bingwa Auctioner & General Supplies

4th Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the auction and eviction of the suit property were properly conducted
  2. 2 Whether the 1st respondent proved ownership of the disputed house
  3. 3 Whether the trial tribunal relied on documents not tendered or admitted

Ratio Decidendi

The auction and eviction of the suit property were not conducted in accordance with statutory requirements, specifically the failure to provide a fourteen-day notice; the trial tribunal correctly nullified the sale and eviction; the award of general damages was unjustified due to lack of evidence and reasoning.

Court Disposition

Appeal partly dismissed with costs; award of general damages set aside.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed except for the 7th ground
  • Order awarding TZS 30,000,000 to 1st respondent set aside