maria chuwa vs mariam chuwa 2012 tzhc 18 31 october 2012

maria chuwa vs mariam chuwa 2012 tzhc 18 31 october 2012

The evidence established on a balance of probabilities that the house at Chanika belonged to the late James Alawa Chuwa and should be included in his estate; the primary court was correct in its original decision to include the house.

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maria chuwa vs mariam chuwa 2012 tzhc 18 31 october 2012
Parties
Appellant: Maria Chuwa; Respondent: Mariamu Chuwa
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
31 October 2012
Procedural Posture
PC Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Estate Administration, Inclusion of Property in Estate, Objection Proceedings
Source Language
english
Succession Probate and Administration Estate Administration Inclusion of Property in Estate Objection Proceedings

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Parties

Maria Chuwa

Appellant

Mariamu Chuwa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

PC Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the house at Chanika should be included in the estate of the late James Alawa Chuwa

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence established on a balance of probabilities that the house at Chanika belonged to the late James Alawa Chuwa and should be included in his estate; the primary court was correct in its original decision to include the house.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Decision of the trial primary court restored
  • Case file to be returned to the Primary Court of Buguruni to oversee conclusion of Probate Number 13 of 2009