19910202 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19910202 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The court held that sufficient cause was shown for adjournment due to the unavoidable absence of defendants' counsel, and that the interests of justice would not be prejudiced by granting the adjournment.

Citation
19910202 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellants: Aron B.C. Mabondo & 3 Ors; Respondents: Frances Haremb o & 5 Ors
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
2 February 1991
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Application for Adjournment
Outcome
Adjournment granted; defendants reminded and directed to comply with previous court order.
Legal Topics
Adjournment, Compliance With Court Orders, Contempt of Court
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Adjournment Compliance With Court Orders Contempt of Court

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Parties

Aron B.C. Mabondo & 3 Ors

Appellants

Frances Haremb o & 5 Ors

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Application for Adjournment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sufficient cause was shown to grant an adjournment
  2. 2 Whether defendants complied with previous court order

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that sufficient cause was shown for adjournment due to the unavoidable absence of defendants' counsel, and that the interests of justice would not be prejudiced by granting the adjournment.

Court Disposition

Adjournment granted; defendants reminded and directed to comply with previous court order.

Orders

  • Matter to be mentioned before the Registrar on 4/5/91 for fixing a fresh hearing date.
  • Defendants directed to comply immediately with the previous court order allowing plaintiffs access to the church; failure to comply may result in criminal proceedings.