20090507 TZHC Dodoma

20090507 TZHC Dodoma

Applicant failed to adduce sufficient reasons for delay and filed application under the wrong legal provision; lack of diligence and incorrect law disqualified the application.

Citation
20090507 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Applicant: Anthony Kambenga; Respondent: Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
7 May 2009
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Limitation of Actions
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Limitation of Actions

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Parties

Anthony Kambenga

Applicant

Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sufficient cause was shown for delay in filing notice of appeal
  2. 2 Whether the application was made under the correct legal provision

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant failed to adduce sufficient reasons for delay and filed application under the wrong legal provision; lack of diligence and incorrect law disqualified the application.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Application dismissed.
  • Applicant to bear costs.