19940304 TZHC Dodoma

19940304 TZHC Dodoma

The appellant failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the land occupied by the respondents belonged to his deceased father; the evidence showed only 14½ acres were undisputed, and the rest was not proven to be his father's property.

Citation
19940304 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Appellant: Omeli Nnema; Respondent: Matei s/o Andrea; Respondent: John Felix; Respondent: Issa s/o Kibali
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 March 1994
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Second Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Land Ownership, Inheritance, Burden of Proof, Possession
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Land Ownership Inheritance Burden of Proof Possession

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Parties

Omeli Nnema

Appellant

Matei s/o Andrea

Respondent

John Felix

Respondent

Issa s/o Kibali

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Second Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the land occupied by the respondents belonged to the appellant's deceased father
  2. 2 Whether the appellant proved ownership of the disputed land

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that the land occupied by the respondents belonged to his deceased father; the evidence showed only 14½ acres were undisputed, and the rest was not proven to be his father's property.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Appellant to pay costs