19880909 TZHC Mbeya

19880909 TZHC Mbeya

The respondent failed to prove his claim and there was unwarrantable delay in bringing the proceedings, prejudicing just determination.

Citation
19880909 TZHC Mbeya
Parties
Appellant: Zobi S. Amba; Respondent: Silivio D S
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
9 September 1988
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Limitation of Proceedings, Burden of Proof, Enforcement of Claims Under Customary Law
Source Language
English

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Parties

Zobi S. Amba

Appellant

Silivio D S

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent proved a claim for recovery of cattle allegedly entrusted to the appellant's father
  2. 2 Whether the suit was time-barred under Customary Law (Limitation of Proceedings) Rules, 1963

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent failed to prove his claim and there was unwarrantable delay in bringing the proceedings, prejudicing just determination.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • decisions of the two lower courts quashed
  • costs awarded to appellant