angelo bushoke vs simba mohamed mangiringiri 2016 tzhc 2078 31 october 2016

angelo bushoke vs simba mohamed mangiringiri 2016 tzhc 2078 31 october 2016

The appellant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for the delay as she was informed of her right to appeal and received the judgment copy promptly. Lack of knowledge of legal procedures is not a sufficient reason for delay when the right to appeal was clearly communicated.

Citation
angelo bushoke vs simba mohamed mangiringiri 2016 tzhc 2078 31 october 2016
Parties
Appellant: Angelo Bushoke; Respondent: Simba Mohamed Mangiringiri
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
31 October 2016
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal of Extension of Time
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Probate Appeals, Sufficient Cause for Delay
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Probate Appeals Sufficient Cause for Delay

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Parties

Angelo Bushoke

Appellant

Simba Mohamed Mangiringiri

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal of Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant advanced sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for the delay as she was informed of her right to appeal and received the judgment copy promptly. Lack of knowledge of legal procedures is not a sufficient reason for delay when the right to appeal was clearly communicated.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs