alfrfed gaudence mapunda another vs susan mapunda 2019 tzhc 223 5 december 2019

alfrfed gaudence mapunda another vs susan mapunda 2019 tzhc 223 5 december 2019

Applicants failed to demonstrate sufficient reasons for extension of time as delay in obtaining documents was not required by law; procedure under Magistrates' Courts Act does not mandate attachment of judgment and order for appeal from District Court in revision jurisdiction.

Citation
alfrfed gaudence mapunda another vs susan mapunda 2019 tzhc 223 5 december 2019
Parties
Applicant: Alfred Gaudence Mapunda; Applicant: Jackline Gaudence Mapunda; Respondent: Susan Mapunda
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
5 December 2019
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Court Records, Administration of Estates
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Court Records Administration of Estates

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Parties

Alfred Gaudence Mapunda

Applicant

Jackline Gaudence Mapunda

Applicant

Susan Mapunda

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether applicants have advanced sufficient reasons for extension of time to file appeal to the High Court

Ratio Decidendi

Applicants failed to demonstrate sufficient reasons for extension of time as delay in obtaining documents was not required by law; procedure under Magistrates' Courts Act does not mandate attachment of judgment and order for appeal from District Court in revision jurisdiction.

Court Disposition

application dismissed with costs

Orders

  • application dismissed
  • costs awarded to respondent