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Land law DANKEY JUDGMENT Final

DANKEY JUDGMENT Final

Court
TANZLII

The second respondent had good title and capacity to transfer the disputed property, as the sale was consented and witnessed by family members, and no dispute exists among them. The appellant failed to prove prior ownership or occupation. The first respondent is a bonafide purchaser whose rights are protected. Non-joinder of family members did not affect the substance of the suit.

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  • Title transfer
  • Administrator capacity
  • Bonafide purchaser
  • Joinder of parties
  • Evidence analysis
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Land law 81

81

Court
TANZLII

Appellant failed to prove her father had good title or how he acquired the disputed land; evidence shows land originally belonged to respondent's family; respondent's evidence was heavier and consistent; DLHT properly evaluated evidence and reached correct decision.

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  • Land ownership
  • Evidence evaluation
  • Title transfer
  • Appeal grounds
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Land law ANZIRANI ABDALLAH AND ANOTHER vs MARIAM ABDALLAH DRAFT JUDGMENT

ANZIRANI ABDALLAH AND ANOTHER vs MARIAM ABDALLAH DRAFT JUDGMENT

Court
TANZLII

Respondent established ownership by clearing virgin land in 1968, supported by credible witnesses; appellants failed to prove valid purchase or title, lacked documentary evidence, and could not transfer ownership; receipts and oral evidence insufficient; invitee cannot acquire superior title; minor contradictions in respondent's evidence immaterial; appeal dismissed as lacking merit.

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  • Land ownership
  • Title transfer
  • Invitee rights
  • Evidence evaluation
  • Contradictions in evidence
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Land law land appeal no

land appeal no

Court
TANZLII

The Tribunal's decision was vitiated by procedural irregularities in the site visit, failure to establish valid title transfer, lack of spousal consent, and reliance on unsupported oral authorization. The Respondent failed to prove ownership to the required legal standard, and the Tribunal misapplied legal principles governing land transactions.

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  • Site visit procedure
  • Title transfer
  • Spousal consent
  • Burden of proof
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Land law LAND APPEAL NO 8927 OF 2024 scanned

LAND APPEAL NO 8927 OF 2024 scanned

Court
TANZLII

The person who sold the suit land to the 1st appellant had no legal title to pass; therefore, the respondent's claim of ownership prevails and the appeal lacks merit.

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  • Ownership
  • Title transfer
  • Bonafide purchaser
  • Evidence evaluation
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Land law riziki habibu vs ruth shija 2023 tzhclandd 17205 15 december 2023

riziki habibu vs ruth shija 2023 tzhclandd 17205 15 december 2023

Court
TANZLII

The High Court dismissed Riziki Habibu’s land claim and upheld Ruth Shija’s counterclaim, finding the alleged sale from a deceased vendor void and title unproved.

  • Ownership of land
  • Validity of sale agreement
  • Title transfer
  • Counter claim
  • Estate administration
  • Land-ownership
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Land law national printing company limited vs patrick b nyundo 2 others 2023 tzhclandd 16946 27 september 2023

national printing company limited vs patrick b nyundo 2 others 2023 tzhclandd 16946 27 september 2023

Court
TANZLII

The High Court adopted a consent settlement confirming sale of the disputed land to the 3rd defendant, withdrawal of objections, and no further claims.

  • Consent judgment
  • Sale of land
  • Title transfer
  • Settlement
  • Bonafide purchaser
  • Withdrawal of objections
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Land law antony masero maboto vs stella paul hakili 2 others 2023 tzhclandd 91 10 january 2023

antony masero maboto vs stella paul hakili 2 others 2023 tzhclandd 91 10 january 2023

Court
TANZLII

The plaintiff lawfully purchased the suit property from the 2nd defendant, who had obtained good title from the 1st defendant through a valid sale agreement. The 1st defendant, as administratrix, had capacity to dispose of the property without beneficiaries' consent. The plaintiff is the lawful owner of Plot No. 91 Bahari Beach.

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  • Ownership of land
  • Sale of immovable property
  • Administrator's powers
  • Beneficiaries' consent
  • Title transfer
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Land law Land Appeal No

Land Appeal No

Court
TANZLII

The Respondents failed to produce credible documentary evidence establishing root of title from Selemani Simba or Latifa Selemani Simba. The trial tribunal erred in relying on unsupported oral testimony and irrelevant documentary evidence. The Appellant proved ownership on a balance of probabilities, warranting reversal of the tribunal's decision.

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  • Ownership
  • Burden of proof
  • Evidence
  • Title transfer
  • Appeal
  • Tribunal decision
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