magreth master bebi administratrix of the estate of late saada katema vs safia ally 2023 tzhc 22582 13 november 2023

magreth master bebi administratrix of the estate of late saada katema vs safia ally 2023 tzhc 22582 13 november 2023

Defendant trespassed on plot No. 2 Block 'E', the estate of Saada Katema, and subdivision of the plot to create plot No. 110 and grant of certificate of title to defendant was illegal, null and void, as it violated statutory requirements and principles of natural justice. Defendant's improvements and certificate of title do not confer ownership or legal right. Plaintiff is entitled to vacant possession, demolition of defendant's structures, general damages, and costs, but not mesne profits or special damages due to lack of proof and limitation period.

Citation
magreth master bebi administratrix of the estate of late saada katema vs safia ally 2023 tzhc 22582 13 november 2023
Parties
Plaintiff: Magreth Master Bebi; Defendant: Safia Ally
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
13 November 2023
Procedural Posture
Land Case / Final Judgment
Outcome
judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics
Trespass, Title to Land, Subdivision of Land, Mesne Profits, General Damages, Natural Justice
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Trespass Title to Land Subdivision of Land Mesne Profits General Damages Natural Justice

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Parties

Magreth Master Bebi

Plaintiff

Safia Ally

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Land Case / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant trespassed on plot No. 2 Block 'E' Central area/Ngaya road service industry Kahama Urban
  2. 2 Whether plot No. 29 Block 'E' (or plot No. 110 Block 'E') alleged owned by the defendant exists
  3. 3 Whether defendant erected her building on that plot

Ratio Decidendi

Defendant trespassed on plot No. 2 Block 'E', the estate of Saada Katema, and subdivision of the plot to create plot No. 110 and grant of certificate of title to defendant was illegal, null and void, as it violated statutory requirements and principles of natural justice. Defendant's improvements and certificate of title do not confer ownership or legal right. Plaintiff is entitled to vacant possession, demolition of defendant's structures, general damages, and costs, but not mesne profits or special damages due to lack of proof and limitation period.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff

Orders

  • Declaration that defendant trespassed on plot No. 2 Block 'E' and unlawfully erected structures.
  • Order for defendant to demolish all buildings and structures on plot No. 2 Block 'E' immediately at her own cost.