maria do sheyo vs ndele so mlozi 1985 tzca 14 7 october 1985

Maria knowingly improved property belonging to Ndele and is not entitled to compensation, but may remove the improvements at her own expense within a specified period.

Citation: maria do sheyo vs ndele so mlozi 1985 tzca 14 7 october 1985
Parties: Appellant: Maria d/o Gheyo; Respondent: Ndele s/o Mlozi
Court: TZCA
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 7 October 1985
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Land Ownership, Improvements to Property, Compensation for Improvements
Source Language: English

Property Law Land Ownership Improvements to Property Compensation for Improvements

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Parties

Maria d/o Gheyo

Appellant

Ndele s/o Mlozi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether Maria is entitled to compensation or removal of improvements made to the hut on Ndele's land

Ratio Decidendi

Maria knowingly improved property belonging to Ndele and is not entitled to compensation, but may remove the improvements at her own expense within a specified period.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Maria may remove corrugated iron sheets and other materials expended on the hut or land at her own expense.
Maria's right to remove such material expires on 31 December 1985 or two months from the date she is informed of this order, whichever is later.