20070209 TZHC Dr es Salaam

20070209 TZHC Dr es Salaam

The High Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain appeals from Ward Tribunals except on points of law, and the District Court's decision on such points is final and conclusive.

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Citation
20070209 TZHC Dr es Salaam
Parties
Applicant: Rashidi S. Katungunya; Respondent: Abdallah S. Katungunya
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
9 February 2007
Procedural Posture
PC Civil Appeal / High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal struck out with costs
Legal Topics
Jurisdiction, Appeals From Ward Tribunals, Res Judicata
Source Language
english
Civil Law Land Law Succession Law Jurisdiction Appeals From Ward Tribunals Res Judicata

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Parties

Rashidi S. Katungunya

Applicant

Abdallah S. Katungunya

Respondent

Procedural Posture

PC Civil Appeal / High Court Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to hear appeals originating from Ward Tribunals except on points of law
  2. 2 Whether the District Court's decision on points of law is final

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain appeals from Ward Tribunals except on points of law, and the District Court's decision on such points is final and conclusive.

Court Disposition

Appeal struck out with costs

Orders

  • Appeal is struck out with costs