20161025 TZHC Dodoma

20161025 TZHC Dodoma

The Tribunal's visit established that both parties occupy their respective plots, all beacons are intact, and the disputed area is a public road. The appellant's plot is clearly demarcated and fenced, making encroachment implausible. No merit in the appeal.

Citation
20161025 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Appellant: Mohamed Makuno; Respondent: Ismail Nyele
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
25 October 2016
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Trespass, Boundary Dispute, Public Land, Beacons, Locus in Quo
Source Language
English

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Parties

Mohamed Makuno

Appellant

Ismail Nyele

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the disputed area is part of the appellant's plot or a public road
  2. 2 Whether the Tribunal erred by not involving the Capital Development Authority in identifying boundaries

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal's visit established that both parties occupy their respective plots, all beacons are intact, and the disputed area is a public road. The appellant's plot is clearly demarcated and fenced, making encroachment implausible. No merit in the appeal.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Appellant to pay costs