alexanda edward vs ulimbakisya kabigi 2020 tzhc 1026 18 may 2020

alexanda edward vs ulimbakisya kabigi 2020 tzhc 1026 18 may 2020

The applicant failed to provide credible and sufficient reasons for the delay, particularly for not filing the appeal within 12 days after obtaining the judgment and proceedings. The reasons advanced were contradictory and unsupported by evidence. Therefore, no good and sufficient cause was established to warrant extension of time.

Citation
alexanda edward vs ulimbakisya kabigi 2020 tzhc 1026 18 may 2020
Parties
Applicant: Alexanda Edward; Respondent: Ulimbakisya Kabigi
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
18 May 2020
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Good and Sufficient Cause
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Good and Sufficient Cause

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Parties

Alexanda Edward

Applicant

Ulimbakisya Kabigi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown good and sufficient cause for extension of time to file an appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to provide credible and sufficient reasons for the delay, particularly for not filing the appeal within 12 days after obtaining the judgment and proceedings. The reasons advanced were contradictory and unsupported by evidence. Therefore, no good and sufficient cause was established to warrant extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • No order as to costs