20061017 TZCA Dar es Salaam

20061017 TZCA Dar es Salaam

The applicant failed to show sufficient reason for the inordinate delay of over four years in seeking extension of time, as the delay was due to negligence and lack of diligence, which are not valid grounds for extension under the law.

Citation
20061017 TZCA Dar es Salaam
Parties
Applicant: Paul Martin; Respondent: Bertha Anderson
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
17 October 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil Application for Extension of Time / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Apply for Leave to Appeal
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, Negligence, Discretionary Powers of Court
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Appellate Practice Extension of Time Leave to Appeal Negligence Discretionary Powers of Court

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Parties

Paul Martin

Applicant

Bertha Anderson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application for Extension of Time / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Apply for Leave to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sufficient reason was shown for the delay in seeking leave to appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to show sufficient reason for the inordinate delay of over four years in seeking extension of time, as the delay was due to negligence and lack of diligence, which are not valid grounds for extension under the law.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Application for extension of time is dismissed
  • Applicant to pay costs