tale mpinga ambu vs kyarua robert mfinanga 2023 tzhc 22665 3 november 2023
The welfare of the children and the desirability for siblings to grow together outweigh the appellant's arguments; the respondent was already caring for the children and custody should not be disturbed.
- Citation
- tale mpinga ambu vs kyarua robert mfinanga 2023 tzhc 22665 3 november 2023
- Parties
- Appellant: Tale Mpinga Ambu; Respondent: Kyarua Robert Mfinanga
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 3 November 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Child Custody, Matrimonial Assets, Divorce
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Tale Mpinga Ambu
Appellant
Kyarua Robert Mfinanga
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the trial court properly evaluated evidence to determine child custody
- 2 Whether custody of the child of tender age was granted in accordance with the law
Ratio Decidendi
The welfare of the children and the desirability for siblings to grow together outweigh the appellant's arguments; the respondent was already caring for the children and custody should not be disturbed.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- No costs awarded
- Trial court's decision on child custody upheld
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