19700310 TZHC Mwanza
Services and payments made by the prospective husband are regarded as presents and not refundable dowry under Muslim law; even if considered dowry, refund is not enforceable by suit but subject to negotiation.
- Citation
- 19700310 TZHC Mwanza
- Parties
- Appellant: Paul; Respondent: Ramadhani Kulunga Mlsngo
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 10 March 1970
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Dowry, Muslim Law, Refund of Dowry, Marriage Gifts
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Paul
Appellant
Ramadhani Kulunga Mlsngo
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether services rendered and money paid by the prospective husband constitute dowry under Muslim law and are refundable upon his death
Ratio Decidendi
Services and payments made by the prospective husband are regarded as presents and not refundable dowry under Muslim law; even if considered dowry, refund is not enforceable by suit but subject to negotiation.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- respondent awarded costs in this Court and in the courts below
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