alexander m msolwa vs doris mwansasu 2019 tzca 429 19 november 2019

alexander m msolwa vs doris mwansasu 2019 tzca 429 19 november 2019

The applicant failed to account for a period of seventy-eight days after receiving advice from the Registrar to file for revision, demonstrating lack of diligence. Mere allegation of illegality without particulars is insufficient to justify extension of time. No sufficient cause for delay was established.

Citation
alexander m msolwa vs doris mwansasu 2019 tzca 429 19 november 2019
Parties
Applicant: Alexander M. Masolwa; Respondent: Doris Mwansasu
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
19 November 2019
Procedural Posture
Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Revision, Jurisdiction, Child Maintenance, Custody, Contempt of Court
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Family Law Extension of Time Revision Jurisdiction Child Maintenance Custody Contempt of Court

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Parties

Alexander M. Masolwa

Applicant

Doris Mwansasu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay to warrant extension of time to file an application for revision
  2. 2 Whether the alleged illegality regarding jurisdiction of the District Court of Temeke constitutes sufficient reason for extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to account for a period of seventy-eight days after receiving advice from the Registrar to file for revision, demonstrating lack of diligence. Mere allegation of illegality without particulars is insufficient to justify extension of time. No sufficient cause for delay was established.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time is dismissed with costs.