mathar elias vs frank jackson 2003 tzhc 85 12 june 2003

mathar elias vs frank jackson 2003 tzhc 85 12 june 2003

The court held that the appellant's domestic contribution to the construction of the matrimonial house entitles her to compensation, regardless of the legal ownership of the plot, and confirmed the primary court's judgment awarding her Tshs. 100,000.

Citation
mathar elias vs frank jackson 2003 tzhc 85 12 june 2003
Parties
Appellant: Mathar Elias; Respondent: Frank Jackson
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
12 June 2003
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Second Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Division of Matrimonial Property, Matrimonial Assets, Contribution to Property, Ownership of Matrimonial Home
Source Language
English
Family Law Property Law Division of Matrimonial Property Matrimonial Assets Contribution to Property Ownership of Matrimonial Home

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Parties

Mathar Elias

Appellant

Frank Jackson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Second Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the matrimonial house is subject to division between the spouses
  2. 2 Whether the appellant is entitled to compensation for her contribution to the construction of the house

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the appellant's domestic contribution to the construction of the matrimonial house entitles her to compensation, regardless of the legal ownership of the plot, and confirmed the primary court's judgment awarding her Tshs. 100,000.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Judgment and order of the appellate district court quashed
  • Judgment of the Primary Court confirmed