Tryphone v

The suit was time barred as the cause of action arose in 2004 when the respondent encroached the land, and the application was filed beyond the 12-year limitation period prescribed by law.

Citation: Tryphone v
Parties: Appellant: Tryphone Selestine; Respondent: Jonastus Simon
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 5 April 2024
Procedural Posture: Land Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Limitation of Actions, Land Ownership, Preliminary Objection
Source Language: English

Land Law Civil Procedure Limitation of Actions Land Ownership Preliminary Objection

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Parties

Tryphone Selestine

Appellant

Jonastus Simon

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the suit was time barred under the Law of Limitation Act
2 Whether the cause of action arose in 2004 or 2022

Ratio Decidendi

The suit was time barred as the cause of action arose in 2004 when the respondent encroached the land, and the application was filed beyond the 12-year limitation period prescribed by law.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Each party shall bear its own costs.
Right of appeal explained.