lightness francis vs willy stanley makange 2010 tzhc 427 5 july 2010

lightness francis vs willy stanley makange 2010 tzhc 427 5 july 2010

The appellant failed to prove ownership of the house; the property was registered in the first respondent's name, entitling him to mortgage it. The bank was entitled to sell the house upon default, and the appellant must give vacant possession to the purchaser.

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Citation
lightness francis vs willy stanley makange 2010 tzhc 427 5 july 2010
Parties
Appellant: Lightness Francis; Respondent: Willy Stanley Makange
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
5 July 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Matrimonial Property, Mortgage, Ownership Dispute, Injunction, Bank Loan Default
Source Language
english
Property Law Family Law Civil Procedure Matrimonial Property Mortgage Ownership Dispute Injunction Bank Loan Default

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Parties

Lightness Francis

Appellant

Willy Stanley Makange

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the house at Plot No. 24 Block K Ubungo Kisiwani belonged to the appellant or the first respondent
  2. 2 Whether the first respondent was entitled to mortgage the matrimonial property without the appellant's consent

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to prove ownership of the house; the property was registered in the first respondent's name, entitling him to mortgage it. The bank was entitled to sell the house upon default, and the appellant must give vacant possession to the purchaser.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appellant to give vacant possession of the house to the purchaser within three months from the date of judgment