20160311 TZHC Arusha2

20160311 TZHC Arusha2

The respondent was lawfully allocated the suit land during Operation Vijiji 1974, which cancelled customary ownership and permitted re-allocation. Evidence corroborated respondent's continuous possession since allocation. Appellant failed to prove lawful ownership or allocation by relevant authorities.

Citation
20160311 TZHC Arusha2
Parties
Appellant: Martina Elia; Respondent: Hossea G Jonathan
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
11 March 2016
Procedural Posture
Land Case Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Land Allocation, Customary Ownership, Operation Vijiji, Evidence Evaluation
Source Language
English
Land Law Land Allocation Customary Ownership Operation Vijiji Evidence Evaluation

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Parties

Martina Elia

Appellant

Hossea G Jonathan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Case Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellate tribunal erred in revising the decision of Dongobesh Ward Tribunal
  2. 2 Whether the respondent is the lawful owner of the disputed land
  3. 3 Whether evidence was properly evaluated by the tribunals

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent was lawfully allocated the suit land during Operation Vijiji 1974, which cancelled customary ownership and permitted re-allocation. Evidence corroborated respondent's continuous possession since allocation. Appellant failed to prove lawful ownership or allocation by relevant authorities.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • appeal dismissed with costs
  • decision of District Land and Housing Tribunal upheld