19731017 TZHC Arusha
The immediate issue was compensation for elopement, not dowry; two head of cattle as compensation is reasonable and not to be disturbed.
- Citation
- 19731017 TZHC Arusha
- Parties
- Appellant: Philemon Samwel; Respondent: Chacha Muhabe
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 17 October 1973
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Dowry, Compensation for Elopement
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Philemon Samwel
Appellant
Chacha Muhabe
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 quantum of compensation for elopement
- 2 distinction between dowry and compensation
Ratio Decidendi
The immediate issue was compensation for elopement, not dowry; two head of cattle as compensation is reasonable and not to be disturbed.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- award of two head of cattle as compensation confirmed
- costs awarded to respondent
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