19700504 TZHC Mwanza
The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's absence and the lower courts' findings against him regarding custody and dowry issues.
- Citation
- 19700504 TZHC Mwanza
- Parties
- Appellant: Simpango; Respondent: Hobi Muchicira
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 4 May 1970
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Child Custody, Divorce, Dowry, Appeal Dismissal for Non Appearance
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Simpango
Appellant
Hobi Muchicira
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant is entitled to custody of the child after divorce and alleged non-return of dowry
- 2 Whether the absence of the appellant at the hearing justifies dismissal of the appeal
Ratio Decidendi
The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's absence and the lower courts' findings against him regarding custody and dowry issues.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- No order as to costs
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