20001201 TZCA Mwanza

20001201 TZCA Mwanza

The applicant failed to establish irreparable loss or sufficient grounds for stay. Any developments made on the land during the applicant's occupation could be compensated by damages. The law does not bar execution merely because an appeal is pending.

Citation
20001201 TZCA Mwanza
Parties
Applicant: Zainab Said; Respondent: Matakia Mkufu
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 December 2000
Procedural Posture
Civil Application for Stay of Execution / Application for Stay of Execution Pending Appeal
Outcome
application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Stay of Execution, Irreparable Loss, Execution of Decree, Appeal Process
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Land Law Stay of Execution Irreparable Loss Execution of Decree Appeal Process

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Parties

Zainab Said

Applicant

Matakia Mkufu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application for Stay of Execution / Application for Stay of Execution Pending Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant is entitled to a stay of execution pending appeal
  2. 2 Whether the applicant would suffer irreparable loss if stay is not granted

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to establish irreparable loss or sufficient grounds for stay. Any developments made on the land during the applicant's occupation could be compensated by damages. The law does not bar execution merely because an appeal is pending.

Court Disposition

application dismissed with costs

Orders

  • application for stay of execution is dismissed
  • costs awarded to the respondent