shija kitina vs mayige so seleli others 2014 tzca 306 10 february 2014

shija kitina vs mayige so seleli others 2014 tzca 306 10 february 2014

The DLHT improperly applied the principle of acquiescence as the respondents' occupation did not exceed the statutory limitation period, and the appellant had sufficient locus standi and evidence to claim title.

Citation
shija kitina vs mayige so seleli others 2014 tzca 306 10 february 2014
Parties
Appellant: Shija Kitina; Respondent: Mayige S/O Seleli; Respondent: 3rd respondent; Respondent: 5th respondent; Respondent: 2nd respondent; Respondent: 4th respondent; Respondent: 6th respondent
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
10 February 2014
Procedural Posture
Land Case Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Acquiescence, Limitation Period, Locus Standi, Abatement of Suit
Source Language
English

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Parties

Shija Kitina

Appellant

Mayige S/O Seleli

Respondent

3rd respondent

Respondent

5th respondent

Respondent

2nd respondent

Respondent

4th respondent

Respondent

6th respondent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Case Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the principle of acquiescence was properly invoked by the DLHT
  2. 2 Whether the appellant had established title to the disputed land
  3. 3 Whether the suit was properly abated against deceased respondents

Ratio Decidendi

The DLHT improperly applied the principle of acquiescence as the respondents' occupation did not exceed the statutory limitation period, and the appellant had sufficient locus standi and evidence to claim title.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Decision of the DLHT quashed
  • DLHT orders set aside