20031029 TZHC Arusha

20031029 TZHC Arusha

There was no sufficient material to fault the concurrent findings of fact by the lower courts, which found the respondent's case more credible, especially as his witnesses were from the relevant village. The appellate court's judgment was adequately analytical and complied with procedural requirements.

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Citation
20031029 TZHC Arusha
Parties
Appellant: Nderingo Sangito; Respondent: Tadayo Ndewario
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
29 October 2003
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Second Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Land Ownership, Inheritance, Credibility of Witnesses, Appellate Review, Judgment Writing Requirements
Source Language
english
Land Law Civil Procedure Land Ownership Inheritance Credibility of Witnesses Appellate Review Judgment Writing Requirements

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Parties

Nderingo Sangito

Appellant

Tadayo Ndewario

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Second Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the lower courts erred in finding the respondent as the lawful owner of the disputed land
  2. 2 Whether the appellate court relied on hearsay evidence and ignored other evidence
  3. 3 Whether long occupation by the appellant conferred ownership

Ratio Decidendi

There was no sufficient material to fault the concurrent findings of fact by the lower courts, which found the respondent's case more credible, especially as his witnesses were from the relevant village. The appellate court's judgment was adequately analytical and complied with procedural requirements.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs