ambela athman vs rashidi mohamed sakele 2014 tzhc 2265 17 july 2014

Delay in applying for copy of judgment was not justified and obtaining the copy was not a legal requirement for filing appeal; applicant failed to show sufficient cause for extension.

Citation: ambela athman vs rashidi mohamed sakele 2014 tzhc 2265 17 july 2014
Parties: Applicant: Ambela Athuman; Respondent: Rashidi Mohamed Sakele
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 17 July 2014
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Leave to File Appeal Out of Time
Outcome: Application dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeals, Limitation of Actions
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Land Law Extension of Time Appeals Limitation of Actions

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Parties

Ambela Athuman

Applicant

Rashidi Mohamed Sakele

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Leave to File Appeal Out of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to file appeal
2 Whether delay in applying for copy of judgment constitutes valid reason for extension

Ratio Decidendi

Delay in applying for copy of judgment was not justified and obtaining the copy was not a legal requirement for filing appeal; applicant failed to show sufficient cause for extension.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs.

Orders

Application dismissed with costs.