mazega bunoge vs robert mabagala 8 others 2023 tzhc 23037 20 november 2023

mazega bunoge vs robert mabagala 8 others 2023 tzhc 23037 20 november 2023

Limitation period for recovery of land commenced upon the appellant's appointment as administrator on 08.04.2019, not from the alleged trespass or death of the deceased. The suit was filed within time and the DLHT erred in holding it time-barred.

Citation
mazega bunoge vs robert mabagala 8 others 2023 tzhc 23037 20 november 2023
Parties
Appellant: Mazega Bunoge; Respondent: Robert Mabagala; Respondent: Kazaula Kaitila; Respondent: Mabagala Kaitila; Respondent: Joseph Rweke; Respondent: Misango Kaitila; Respondent: Jua Lwelenja; Respondent: Asporo Lwelenja; Respondent: Tofiri Magayane; Respondent: Namwangwa Nalwendela
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
20 November 2023
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Limitation of Actions, Letters of Administration, Locus Standi, Preliminary Objection
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Limitation of Actions Letters of Administration Locus Standi Preliminary Objection

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Parties

Mazega Bunoge

Appellant

Robert Mabagala

Respondent

Kazaula Kaitila

Respondent

Mabagala Kaitila

Respondent

Joseph Rweke

Respondent

Misango Kaitila

Respondent

Jua Lwelenja

Respondent

Asporo Lwelenja

Respondent

Tofiri Magayane

Respondent

Namwangwa Nalwendela

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Land Case No. 37 of 2019 before the DLHT was time barred
  2. 2 When does limitation period begin for recovery of land when deceased died intestate

Ratio Decidendi

Limitation period for recovery of land commenced upon the appellant's appointment as administrator on 08.04.2019, not from the alleged trespass or death of the deceased. The suit was filed within time and the DLHT erred in holding it time-barred.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Proceedings and ruling of the DLHT quashed and set aside
  • Matter remitted to DLHT to proceed on merits