augustino mkweji vs patrick mwahojo 2021 tzhc 9412 3 december 2021

Applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay as he was supplied with the ruling after expiry of time limit and filed application promptly thereafter; 13 days delay is not inordinate.

Citation: augustino mkweji vs patrick mwahojo 2021 tzhc 9412 3 december 2021
Parties: Applicant: Augustino Mkweji; Respondent: Patrick Mwahojo
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 3 December 2021
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Bill of Costs, Reference Procedure
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Costs Extension of Time Bill of Costs Reference Procedure

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Parties

Augustino Mkweji

Applicant

Patrick Mwahojo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay in filing reference against taxed bill of costs

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay as he was supplied with the ruling after expiry of time limit and filed application promptly thereafter; 13 days delay is not inordinate.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Applicant to file reference within 21 days from date of ruling
Costs to be in the course