20100504 TZCA Mwanza

20100504 TZCA Mwanza

The applicants took prompt and honest steps to prosecute the appeal, and the notice of appeal was likely lodged within time but signed later due to circumstances beyond their control; therefore, extension of time is granted.

Citation
20100504 TZCA Mwanza
Parties
Applicant: Nathan Ruvugo and 109 Others; Respondent: The General Manager KCU (1990) Limited
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 May 2010
Procedural Posture
Civil Application / Application for Extension of Time to Serve Notice of Appeal
Outcome
Application granted with costs
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Appeal Process
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Employment Law Extension of Time Notice of Appeal Appeal Process

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Parties

Nathan Ruvugo and 109 Others

Applicant

The General Manager KCU (1990) Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application / Application for Extension of Time to Serve Notice of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicants should be granted extension of time to serve notice of appeal on the respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The applicants took prompt and honest steps to prosecute the appeal, and the notice of appeal was likely lodged within time but signed later due to circumstances beyond their control; therefore, extension of time is granted.

Court Disposition

Application granted with costs

Orders

  • Applicants to serve on the respondent a copy of the notice of appeal within seven days from the date of delivery of this ruling