alexander j barunguza vs law school of tanzania another 2022 tzhc 11675 16 august 2022

alexander j barunguza vs law school of tanzania another 2022 tzhc 11675 16 august 2022

Although the applicant's reasons for recusal were found to be baseless and unsupported by facts, the judge withdrew from the case in the interest of justice and to avoid any perception of bias.

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alexander j barunguza vs law school of tanzania another 2022 tzhc 11675 16 august 2022
Parties
Applicant: Alexander J. Barun Guza; 1st Respondent: Law School of Tanzania; 2nd Respondent: The Attorney General
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
16 August 2022
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application / Application for Recusal of Judge Prior to Hearing Leave to Appeal
Outcome
Judge recused himself from the case.
Legal Topics
Recusal of Judge, Bias, Leave to Appeal
Source Language
english
Civil Procedure Judicial Ethics Recusal of Judge Bias Leave to Appeal

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Parties

Alexander J. Barun Guza

Applicant

Law School of Tanzania

1st Respondent

The Attorney General

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Application for Recusal of Judge Prior to Hearing Leave to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge should recuse himself from hearing the application for leave to appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Although the applicant's reasons for recusal were found to be baseless and unsupported by facts, the judge withdrew from the case in the interest of justice and to avoid any perception of bias.

Court Disposition

Judge recused himself from the case.

Orders

  • The matter to be placed before another judge for reassignment.
  • No order as to costs.