sophia nyakunga mlote vs emmanuel tarimo another 2023 tzhclandd 17204 13 december 2023

sophia nyakunga mlote vs emmanuel tarimo another 2023 tzhclandd 17204 13 december 2023

The plaintiff is the rightful owner of the disputed land, including the area used as a road by the defendants. However, for the sake of neighborhood harmony and recognizing the practical use of the road, the court orders the road to remain as an easement, subject to just and reasonable compensation to the plaintiff, to be assessed by a professional valuer at the cost of the benefiting party.

Citation
sophia nyakunga mlote vs emmanuel tarimo another 2023 tzhclandd 17204 13 december 2023
Parties
Plaintiff: Sophia Nyakunga Mlote; Defendant: Emmanuel Tarimo; Defendant: Martha Mpaze
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
13 December 2023
Procedural Posture
Land Case / Judgment
Outcome
suit granted in part
Legal Topics
Easement, Trespass, Compensation, Right of Way
Source Language
English
Land Law Easement Trespass Compensation Right of Way

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Parties

Sophia Nyakunga Mlote

Plaintiff

Emmanuel Tarimo

Defendant

Martha Mpaze

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Land Case / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the disputed land is a public road or property of the plaintiff
  2. 2 Whether the defendants are trespassers on the disputed land
  3. 3 What reliefs are parties entitled to

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff is the rightful owner of the disputed land, including the area used as a road by the defendants. However, for the sake of neighborhood harmony and recognizing the practical use of the road, the court orders the road to remain as an easement, subject to just and reasonable compensation to the plaintiff, to be assessed by a professional valuer at the cost of the benefiting party.

Court Disposition

suit granted in part

Orders

  • The road 'B' measuring 553 square meters to remain as an easement.
  • Plaintiff to be paid just and reasonable compensation for the servient land, amount to be assessed by a competent professional valuer from the Ministry of Lands at the cost of the benefiting party.