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Land law MARTIN MOSHI SCANNED

MARTIN MOSHI SCANNED

Failure to involve all parties in ward tribunal mediation renders the suit incompetent for want of proper certificate; withdrawal of counter claim without leave to refile precludes instituting a fresh suit on the same subject matter; both are jurisdictional defects justifying dismissal and striking out of the suit as appropriate.

  • Mediation prerequisite
  • Withdrawal of suit without leave
  • Jurisdiction
  • Procedural compliance
  • Right to be heard
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Arbitration CIVIL APPEAL NO 396 OF 2022 MS HODI HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED VS MS JANDU PLUMBERS LIMITED

CIVIL APPEAL NO 396 OF 2022 MS HODI HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED VS MS JANDU PLUMBERS LIMITED

The mediator's report was not a reasoned opinion as required by Clause 20.2 of the Arbitration Agreement; therefore, the arbitrator lacked jurisdiction to entertain the dispute, rendering the award improperly procured. The High Court was correct to set aside the award and order re-arbitration after proper mediation.

  • Arbitrator jurisdiction
  • Setting aside arbitral award
  • Mediation prerequisite
  • Contractual dispute resolution
  • High court powers under arbitration act
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Land law JUDGMENT KASENGEREMA VENANCE RUHUTA VS

JUDGMENT KASENGEREMA VENANCE RUHUTA VS

The District Land and Housing Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to determine the matter as there was no valid certificate of failure of mediation from the Ward Tribunal in a land dispute, rendering the proceedings, judgment, and orders a nullity.

  • Jurisdiction of land tribunals
  • Mediation prerequisite
  • Probate and administration
  • Nullity of proceedings
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Land law image0017

image0017

The Tribunal's proceedings, judgment, and decree are a nullity due to failure to join necessary parties, denial of the applicant's right to be heard, and lack of jurisdiction as the mediation certificate did not involve the actual parties to the dispute, contrary to mandatory statutory requirements.

  • Joinder of parties
  • Jurisdiction
  • Right to be heard
  • Mediation prerequisite
  • Nullity of proceedings
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