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Land appeal dismissed after the High Court upheld a tribunal decision finding the respondent proved ownership of the disputed two-acre parcel on a balance of probabilities.
The High Court set aside prior land decisions after finding neither side proved a valid allocation of the disputed village land under Tanzanian law.
The suit is not solely based on trespass but also involves ownership and recovery of land, as evidenced by the reliefs sought and the issuance of certificates of title. Therefore, the limitation period for tort does not apply, and the preliminary objection on limitation is without merit.
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The High Court quashed a land tribunal's refusal to execute its earlier order, holding the applicant was entitled to enforcement of the unchallenged judgment.
The High Court upheld dismissal of a land claim as time barred, holding that the alleged trespass arose in 2008 or 2009 and was sued on too late.
Where objection proceedings have been struck out, the only remedy available to the aggrieved party is to file a fresh suit to establish their rights; an application for revision is not competent in law.
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The High Court dismissed a land appeal challenging execution, holding that ownership and damages had already been finally determined and the appellant lacked standing for a third party.
The High Court Land Division dismissed an application to set aside an ex parte injunction ruling, finding the applicants had not shown merit or changed circumstances.
The Court of Appeal held that an auction purchaser could not acquire more title than the judgment debtor owned, and dismissed the appeal with costs.
The High Court at Kigoma dismissed an application for injunction, holding that the applicant had not shown irreparable harm, clean hands, or certain ownership.
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