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The High Court dismissed a land ownership claim over Plot 457 Block T at Mwilamvya, holding the plaintiff proved no better title than the 1st defendant.
The High Court upheld a land tribunal decision dismissing an appeal over disputed village land in Kiteto, finding no proof of lawful allocation to the appellants.
High Court divorce appeal on division of matrimonial property and maintenance. The court adjusted ownership and shares of several houses and farms, and dismissed the maintenance claim.
The High Court upheld a land tribunal decision finding the respondent’s side had stronger evidence of ownership, including collection of Ngoto fees, and dismissed the appeal with costs.
The High Court dismissed a land appeal over Plot No. 7 Block E, Mombo Township, holding that rent receipts did not prove ownership and the respondent’s side proved lawful allocation.
The appellant failed to prove legal ownership of the disputed plot, as he did not produce a valid title deed in his name. The respondent's explanation for two title deeds was credible, and there was no evidence of forgery or double allocation. The appellant acted as caretaker for the respondent, who was the lawful owner. No bias or legal error was found in the Tribunal's decision.
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The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against a cattle theft conviction, holding that the oral admission before sungusungu was admissible and the complainant’s testimony was not necessary.
Second appeal in a customary land dispute dismissed. The High Court upheld concurrent findings that the land and house belonged to the respondent and rejected a late competency challenge.
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