20170908 TZHC Mwanza2

20170908 TZHC Mwanza2

The presence of a certificate from the Ward Conciliation Board suffices for compliance with the Law of Marriage Act; there is no legal requirement for Muslim couples to use Bakwata. The maintenance order of TZS 150,000 per month is justified based on the appellant's means and the prevailing cost of living. The appeal lacks merit and is dismissed.

Citation
20170908 TZHC Mwanza2
Parties
Appellant: Khalid Simba; Respondent: Zubeda Barnaba Masuka
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
8 September 2017
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial Appeal / Second Appeal From District Court to High Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Divorce, Maintenance of Children, Custody of Children, Distribution of Matrimonial Property, Conciliation Board Certificate
Source Language
English
Family Law Divorce Maintenance of Children Custody of Children Distribution of Matrimonial Property Conciliation Board Certificate

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Parties

Khalid Simba

Appellant

Zubeda Barnaba Masuka

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial Appeal / Second Appeal From District Court to High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial and appellate courts erred in awarding maintenance without ascertaining the appellant's means of income
  2. 2 Whether the maintenance order was based on incorrect information regarding the number of children in the respondent's custody
  3. 3 Whether the proceedings were invalid for lack of a certificate from the Marriage Conciliation Board

Ratio Decidendi

The presence of a certificate from the Ward Conciliation Board suffices for compliance with the Law of Marriage Act; there is no legal requirement for Muslim couples to use Bakwata. The maintenance order of TZS 150,000 per month is justified based on the appellant's means and the prevailing cost of living. The appeal lacks merit and is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellant to continue paying TZS 150,000 per month as maintenance for children below the age of majority
  • Appellant to continue paying education costs for children below the age of majority