deograsia geofrey mwanri vs pacras athanas masawe 2021 tzhc 9108 18 november 2021

deograsia geofrey mwanri vs pacras athanas masawe 2021 tzhc 9108 18 november 2021

The marriage has irreparably broken down due to cruelty and prolonged separation, and both parties consent to divorce; therefore, a decree of divorce is granted.

Citation
deograsia geofrey mwanri vs pacras athanas masawe 2021 tzhc 9108 18 november 2021
Parties
Petitioner: Deograsia Geofrey Mwanri; Respondent: Pancras Athanas Masawe
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
18 November 2021
Procedural Posture
Matrimonial / Final Judgment
Outcome
decree of divorce granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage, Matrimonial Cruelty
Source Language
English

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Parties

Deograsia Geofrey Mwanri

Petitioner

Pancras Athanas Masawe

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Matrimonial / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the marriage between the petitioner and respondent has irreparably broken down
  2. 2 Whether a decree of divorce should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

The marriage has irreparably broken down due to cruelty and prolonged separation, and both parties consent to divorce; therefore, a decree of divorce is granted.

Court Disposition

decree of divorce granted

Orders

  • Marriage between the petitioner and respondent is dissolved
  • No order as to costs