19940628 TZCA Dar ea Salaam

19940628 TZCA Dar ea Salaam

Applicant failed to show sufficient cause for extension of time, as delay resulted from his own negligence in failing to maintain communication and notify change of address, and negligence of counsel alone is not sufficient cause under established legal principles.

Citation
19940628 TZCA Dar ea Salaam
Parties
Applicant: Abdul Haji Adhani; Respondent: Said Haji Adhani (Baanary); Respondent: Haji Adhani
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
28 June 1994
Procedural Posture
Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time and Stay of Execution
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Stay of Execution, Negligence of Counsel, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Stay of Execution Negligence of Counsel Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Abdul Haji Adhani

Applicant

Said Haji Adhani (Baanary)

Respondent

Haji Adhani

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time and Stay of Execution

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sufficient cause exists for extension of time to file appeal
  2. 2 Whether stay of execution should be granted pending appeal
  3. 3 Whether negligence or inaction of counsel constitutes sufficient cause for extension

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant failed to show sufficient cause for extension of time, as delay resulted from his own negligence in failing to maintain communication and notify change of address, and negligence of counsel alone is not sufficient cause under established legal principles.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed