20030131 TZHC Arusha

20030131 TZHC Arusha

The trial magistrate failed to consider the reasons given for non-appearance and delay, and gave undue weight to irrelevant aspects. There was no good reason to reject the application to set aside the ex parte order and extend time to file defence.

Citation
20030131 TZHC Arusha
Parties
Appellant: Almaz Tewolde Desta; Respondent: Endga W. Desta
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
31 January 2003
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Setting Aside Ex Parte Orders, Extension of Time, Matrimonial Proceedings
Source Language
English
Family Law Civil Procedure Setting Aside Ex Parte Orders Extension of Time Matrimonial Proceedings

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Parties

Almaz Tewolde Desta

Appellant

Endga W. Desta

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the lower court erred in refusing to set aside the ex parte order and to grant extension of time to file defence

Ratio Decidendi

The trial magistrate failed to consider the reasons given for non-appearance and delay, and gave undue weight to irrelevant aspects. There was no good reason to reject the application to set aside the ex parte order and extend time to file defence.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Order of the lower court set aside
  • Order for ex parte hearing set aside