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The High Court rescinded a land sale contract after a dispute over ownership and ordered the defendant to refund T.sh. 50 million, with interest, damages, and costs.
The High Court allowed an appeal over land sold in good faith, holding the seller was not liable to compensate the buyer after TAZARA claimed the land as reserve.
Second appeal over disputed land sale. The High Court held the unregistered sale agreement was inoperative and unenforceable, so it allowed the appeal.
The appellant did not acquire good title to the land because the transaction lacked the mandatory approval of the village council, rendering the sale void and ineffective to transfer any title or interest.
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The High Court dismissed a second appeal over a disputed land sale, holding that the oral sale was binding and the suit was not time-barred.
The High Court of Tanzania upheld a District Court decision on a disputed land sale, finding the respondent’s version more consistent with the evidence and dismissing the appeal with costs.
The High Court dismissed a land appeal after finding the appellant had fraudulently sold more land than he owned, causing an encroachment recoverable by the respondent.
The High Court restored the primary court’s decision, holding that evidence showed Leonard sold the whole shamba to Francis, subject to Asteria’s proof under customary law.
The High Court dismissed a second appeal over a land sale dispute, holding that the primary court’s factual findings on delay and ownership should not be disturbed.
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