zabron mfungo vs gbasheki constantine magambo 2024 tzca 59 20 february 2024

zabron mfungo vs gbasheki constantine magambo 2024 tzca 59 20 february 2024

The High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain and determine the revision as it was filed outside the prescribed limitation period of sixty days without extension; consequently, all orders made in the revision were null and void.

Citation
zabron mfungo vs gbasheki constantine magambo 2024 tzca 59 20 february 2024
Parties
Appellant: Zabron Mfungo; Respondent: Gabasheki Constantine Magambo
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
20 February 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Ruling in Land Revision No. 32 of 2018
Outcome
Appeal allowed with costs
Legal Topics
Limitation of Actions, Jurisdiction, Mortgage, Execution of Decree, Revision Proceedings
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Land Law Limitation of Actions Jurisdiction Mortgage Execution of Decree Revision Proceedings

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Parties

Zabron Mfungo

Appellant

Gabasheki Constantine Magambo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Ruling in Land Revision No. 32 of 2018

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court had jurisdiction to entertain the revision for being time barred
  2. 2 Whether the revision was properly filed within the prescribed limitation period
  3. 3 Whether the High Court erred in revising decisions already subject to appeal and revision

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain and determine the revision as it was filed outside the prescribed limitation period of sixty days without extension; consequently, all orders made in the revision were null and void.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed with costs

Orders

  • Decision and orders of the High Court in Land Revision No. 32 of 2018 vacated
  • Restoration of the District Land and Housing Tribunal's decision