19811220 TZHC Mwanza1

19811220 TZHC Mwanza1

The appeal was dismissed because the concurrent findings of fact by the lower courts were sound and based on the evidence, confirming that the shamba was properly bequeathed to the respondent and the appellant had no rightful claim.

Citation
19811220 TZHC Mwanza1
Parties
Appellant: Leonva Alimeli; Respondent: Bartholomeo Shumbusho
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
20 December 1981
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Second Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Bequest, Ownership of Land, Appeals
Source Language
English
Civil Law Property Law Bequest Ownership of Land Appeals

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Parties

Leonva Alimeli

Appellant

Bartholomeo Shumbusho

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Second Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the shamba was properly bequeathed to the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the appellant has any rightful claim to the shamba

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because the concurrent findings of fact by the lower courts were sound and based on the evidence, confirming that the shamba was properly bequeathed to the respondent and the appellant had no rightful claim.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.