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The High Court found the respondent in contempt for issuing notices to tenants after a status quo order over land was made, and fined him Tshs. 300,000.
The High Court allowed an appeal against striking out a suit over land-related tort claims, holding that no Government notice was required and the suit should proceed.
The High Court allowed an appeal over disputed land, holding the respondents’ rights ended when their lessor lost possession and res judicata did not bar vacant possession.
The High Court held that the Primary Court judgment was invalid because it was not signed by all required court members, making both lower-court proceedings a nullity.
The High Court quashed a Ward Tribunal land-possession decision for lack of jurisdiction, setting aside the tribunal and lower court orders and allowing fresh civil action.
The High Court restored a primary court judgment holding that the respondent was only a licensee to cultivate land, not the owner, and ordered him to vacate.
On second appeal, the High Court held the suit was not res judicata because the parties and subject matter differed, but dismissed the land claim for lack of proof.
The High Court upheld convictions for criminal trespass and forcible detainer, but reduced the sentences after finding them too severe.
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