meliyo saningo vs papaa kuresoi and another 2021 tzhc 9389 10 december 2021

meliyo saningo vs papaa kuresoi and another 2021 tzhc 9389 10 december 2021

The appellant's claim was time-barred under the Law of Limitation Act, and he failed to prove ownership to the required legal standard; the respondent's evidence was heavier and established lawful allocation and possession.

Citation
meliyo saningo vs papaa kuresoi and another 2021 tzhc 9389 10 december 2021
Parties
Appellant: Meliyo Saning'o; 1st Respondent: Papaa Kuresoi; 2nd Respondent: Korduni Papaa
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
10 December 2021
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Ownership, Limitation of Actions, Evidence, Adverse Possession
Source Language
English
Land Law Ownership Limitation of Actions Evidence Adverse Possession

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Parties

Meliyo Saning'o

Appellant

Papaa Kuresoi

1st Respondent

Korduni Papaa

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant proved ownership of the disputed land
  2. 2 Whether the claim was time-barred under the Law of Limitation Act
  3. 3 Whether the trial tribunal erred in declaring the 1st respondent owner without a counter-claim

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's claim was time-barred under the Law of Limitation Act, and he failed to prove ownership to the required legal standard; the respondent's evidence was heavier and established lawful allocation and possession.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • appeal dismissed
  • costs awarded to respondents