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The respondent discharged the burden of proof on the balance of probability, ownership of the suit land was established through credible oral testimony and corroborating witnesses, procedural objections regarding assessor's opinion and admission of documents were unfounded, and the appellant's grounds of appeal lacked merit.
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The appellant failed to prove ownership of the disputed land to the required standard, as his evidence contradicted his pleadings and failed to call material witnesses. The Tribunal properly considered the assessors’ opinions and gave reasons for differing. The appellant lacked locus standi regarding part of the land, and the claim that the late Maiko Robert was an invitee was not substantiated.
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High Court civil appeal on crop-damage damages was allowed, with the trial court’s award restored after the District Court’s reversal was quashed.
The High Court dismissed a land appeal, holding that the appellant failed to prove ownership of the disputed land and that the tribunal correctly assessed the evidence.
High Court land appeal partly allowed for failure to join a necessary party, with the prior tribunal proceedings and judgments set aside and a fresh trial ordered.
The appellant failed to discharge the burden of proof regarding ownership of the disputed land, did not call material witnesses, and the trial tribunal properly considered the evidence and assessors' opinions. Oral testimony sufficed for the respondent to establish ownership. All grounds of appeal lacked merit.
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The prosecution failed to prove the offence of attempted rape beyond reasonable doubt as the evidence was inconsistent and uncorroborated; therefore, the conviction cannot stand.
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The trial tribunal erred by retaining deceased parties in the proceedings without joinder of legal representatives, rendering the proceedings, judgment, and orders a nullity.
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The High Court allowed a land appeal, finding the appellants proved ownership through village allocation and sale documents, while the respondent failed to prove inheritance.
The High Court upheld a land tribunal decision finding the respondent the lawful owner of the disputed land and dismissing objections on evidence, procedure, and boundaries.
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