In this week’s column:

Mortgagors must be joined in suits

  • Non-joinder of mortgagor (necessary party) renders suit incompetent
  • Trial Court judgment, proceedings and decree declared a nullity and set aside
  • Appearance as witness held not to make a person a party to proceedings

In this week’s Legal Quest poll results:

  • Is it allowed to start a street fight championship in Tanzania?
    YES – 10% | NO – 90%

  • Is it permitted to cut tree branches hanging over a powerline?
    YES – 25% | NO – 75%

  • Is it allowed to direct rainwater to neighbouring land?
    YES – 15% | NO – 85%

Residence identity card

Did you know that having a residence identity card issued by NIDA is a mandatory requirement for non-citizens who reside in Tanzania for more than six months.