20100419 TZCA Dar es Salaam

Errors in the Notice of Appeal and letter to Registrar are mere slips and do not affect essential steps; respondent complied with Rule 82; no miscarriage of justice occurred; reference dismissed.

Citation: 20100419 TZCA Dar es Salaam
Parties: Applicant: Hassan Jambia; Respondent: Tanzania Electric Co.
Court: TZCA
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 19 April 2010
Procedural Posture: Civil Reference / Ruling on Reference From Single Judge Decision
Outcome: Reference dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics: Notice of Appeal, Essential Steps in Appeal, Rule 82 Court of Appeal Rules
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Notice of Appeal Essential Steps in Appeal Rule 82 Court of Appeal Rules

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Parties

Hassan Jambia

Applicant

Tanzania Electric Co.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Reference / Ruling on Reference From Single Judge Decision

Legal Issues

1 Whether the respondent failed to take essential steps in appeal proceedings under Rule 82
2 Whether errors in the Notice of Appeal and letter to Registrar warrant striking out the Notice of Appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Errors in the Notice of Appeal and letter to Registrar are mere slips and do not affect essential steps; respondent complied with Rule 82; no miscarriage of justice occurred; reference dismissed.

Court Disposition

Reference dismissed with costs.

Orders

Reference dismissed.
Applicant to pay costs.