19810330 TZHC Dodoma

19810330 TZHC Dodoma

Appellant failed to prove paternity of the first child, so custody cannot be granted; paternity of the second child is undisputed, and custody remains with the mother due to the child's age.

Citation
19810330 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Appellant: Kasisi; Respondent: Patrick
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
30 March 1981
Procedural Posture
Custody Appeal / Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Child Custody, Paternity
Source Language
English

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Parties

Kasisi

Appellant

Patrick

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Custody Appeal / Appeal

  1. 1 custody of two children
  2. 2 paternity determination

Ratio Decidendi

Appellant failed to prove paternity of the first child, so custody cannot be granted; paternity of the second child is undisputed, and custody remains with the mother due to the child's age.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Child Lusajo to remain with respondent; appellant may apply for custody after child reaches seven years
  • Costs awarded to respondent in this Court and the Court below