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Land law MOHAMED ABDULLAH V AQUILINE DIAH

MOHAMED ABDULLAH V AQUILINE DIAH

Court
TANZLII

The Plaintiff's title deed for Plot No. 131, Block F, Nyakato Service Industry, Mwanza, is valid and conclusive evidence of ownership, having been lawfully issued after the subdivision of Plot No. 105. The 1st Defendant failed to prove fraud, illegality, or that Plot No. 131 originated from Plot No. 110. The Plaintiff is the lawful owner, and the land register must be rectified accordingly.

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  • Land ownership
  • Title deed
  • Customary rights
  • Rectification of land register
  • Compensation for damages
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Land law LAND APPEAL NO

LAND APPEAL NO

Court
TANZLII

The respondent, as administrator of the estate holding a valid certificate of title, proved ownership of the disputed land. The trial tribunal properly evaluated the evidence, and procedural irregularities in visiting the locus in quo did not affect the outcome, as the title deed was conclusive. The grounds of appeal lacked merit and were dismissed.

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  • Land ownership
  • Title deed
  • Adverse possession
  • Locus in quo procedure
  • Appellate review
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Land law francis yustin kambona as the legal representative of the late maria yustin kambona vs elizabeth seme another 2023 tzhclandd 15738 31 march 2023

francis yustin kambona as the legal representative of the late maria yustin kambona vs elizabeth seme another 2023 tzhclandd 15738 31 march 2023

Court
TANZLII

The High Court held that Francis Yustin Kambona was the lawful owner of Plot 2504 Block L Mbezi, declared the defendants trespassers, and awarded damages.

  • Ownership of land
  • Trespass
  • Title deed
  • Damages
  • Permanent injunction
  • Land-law
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Land law LAND APPEAL NO 15 of 2023

LAND APPEAL NO 15 of 2023

Court
TANZLII

The appellant was merely an invitee and not entitled to ownership by adverse possession; the certificate of title was fraudulently obtained during the pendency of the case; the compensation order was unjustified and set aside.

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  • Ownership of land
  • Adverse possession
  • Title deed
  • Compensation
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Property law Jabir Hassan Ndumbalo The Administrator of the Estate of the late HASSAN NOOR NDUMBALO vs Hassy Bessen Kitine Land Case No

Jabir Hassan Ndumbalo The Administrator of the Estate of the late HASSAN NOOR NDUMBALO vs Hassy Bessen Kitine Land Case No

Court
TANZLII

Plaintiff's evidence established lawful ownership; defendant's evasive denial and lack of direct evidence or documentation failed to rebut plaintiff's claim. Defendant bound by pleadings and admissions. Plaintiff entitled to declaration of ownership and return of title deed.

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  • Ownership dispute
  • Title deed
  • Evading denial
  • Burden of proof
  • Admissibility of evidence
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Land law 20180905 TZHC Mbeya

20180905 TZHC Mbeya

Court
TZHC

The High Court dismissed a land appeal over ownership of plot No. 1030 Block 2 in Mbeya, holding that the appellant failed to prove title and ownership.

  • Ownership of land
  • Title deed
  • Burden of proof
  • Fraud in land transactions
  • Land-law
  • Land-ownership
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Land law 20171204 TZHC Mwanza

20171204 TZHC Mwanza

Court
TZHC

The High Court allowed a land appeal, reinstating the Ward Tribunal’s decision that the appellant owned the disputed plot and the respondent must demolish her building.

  • Ownership
  • Trespass
  • Boundaries
  • Title deed
  • Open space determination
  • Land-law
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