20070412 TZHC Dar es Salaam

20070412 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The applicant failed to show reasonable or sufficient cause for the delay in seeking extension of time to set aside the dismissal order, as he was not vigilant in following up on his case and cannot shift all blame to his advocate.

Citation
20070412 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Plaintiff/applicant: Augustino C. Ilomo; Defendant/respondent: Saab Scania (T) Limited
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
12 April 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Set Aside Dismissal Order
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Dismissal for Non Appearance, Setting Aside Dismissal, Limitation of Actions
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Dismissal for Non Appearance Setting Aside Dismissal Limitation of Actions

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Parties

Augustino C. Ilomo

Plaintiff/applicant

Saab Scania (T) Limited

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Set Aside Dismissal Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown reasonable or sufficient cause for extension of time to set aside a dismissal order

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to show reasonable or sufficient cause for the delay in seeking extension of time to set aside the dismissal order, as he was not vigilant in following up on his case and cannot shift all blame to his advocate.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Application for extension of time is dismissed with costs
  • Orders sought in paragraphs (b) and (c) of the chamber summons cannot be granted