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The absence of the second assessor's opinion did not invalidate the tribunal's judgment as the law permits continuation with the remaining assessor. However, the proceedings and judgments were nullified due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature, size, and boundaries of the disputed land.

Citation: civil decision 2024 12 23 16 24 21
Parties: Appellant: Thadeo Simon; Respondent: Ernest Mkanda
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 23 December 2024
Procedural Posture: Land Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: proceedings and judgments of the ward tribunal and district land and housing tribunal nullified and set aside
Legal Topics: Adverse Possession, Locus Standi, Tribunal Procedure, Boundary Disputes
Source Language: English

Land Law Adverse Possession Locus Standi Tribunal Procedure Boundary Disputes

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Parties

Thadeo Simon

Appellant

Ernest Mkanda

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the absence of the second assessor's opinion invalidated the tribunal's judgment
2 Whether the doctrine of adverse possession was properly raised and addressed
3 Whether the tribunals erred in ascertaining locus standi

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

proceedings and judgments of the ward tribunal and district land and housing tribunal nullified and set aside

Orders

All proceedings and judgments of the ward tribunal and district land and housing tribunal are set aside
No order as to costs