20110603 TZHC Mbeya

20110603 TZHC Mbeya

The appellant was properly served through its principal officer but failed to appear or defend; the tribunal correctly proceeded ex-parte, found trespass, and awarded damages and vacant possession.

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Citation
20110603 TZHC Mbeya
Parties
Appellant: THE DIRECTOR M/S SKY 2000; Respondent: JOHNSTONE NIKODEMUS MALAKASUKA
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
3 June 2011
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Vacant Possession, Trespass, Ex Parte Proceedings, Service of Process, Damages for Withholding Title Deed, Rent Recovery
Source Language
english
Land Law Civil Procedure Vacant Possession Trespass Ex Parte Proceedings Service of Process Damages for Withholding Title Deed Rent Recovery

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Parties

THE DIRECTOR M/S SKY 2000

Appellant

JOHNSTONE NIKODEMUS MALAKASUKA

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the District Land and Housing Tribunal erred in proceeding ex-parte against the appellant
  2. 2 Whether the appellant was properly served with summons
  3. 3 Whether the tribunal properly evaluated the evidence regarding trespass and occupation

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was properly served through its principal officer but failed to appear or defend; the tribunal correctly proceeded ex-parte, found trespass, and awarded damages and vacant possession.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Respondent awarded costs in this court and the tribunal below
  • Order for vacant possession of the premises upheld