ayubu nyachekwe vs tabu edward 2020 tzhc 689 24 april 2020

ayubu nyachekwe vs tabu edward 2020 tzhc 689 24 april 2020

The appellant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay, as the grounds for delay were based on the need for judgment and proceedings, and substantive justice required affording the appellant an opportunity to challenge the division of matrimonial property. The District Court's refusal to extend time was therefore set aside.

Citation
ayubu nyachekwe vs tabu edward 2020 tzhc 689 24 april 2020
Parties
Appellant: Ayubu Nyachekwe; Respondent: Tabu Edward
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
24 April 2020
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal to Extend Time to Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals From Primary Court, Matrimonial Proceedings, Division of Matrimonial Property
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Family Law Extension of Time Appeals From Primary Court Matrimonial Proceedings Division of Matrimonial Property

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Parties

Ayubu Nyachekwe

Appellant

Tabu Edward

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal to Extend Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant showed sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal against the primary court's decision

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay, as the grounds for delay were based on the need for judgment and proceedings, and substantive justice required affording the appellant an opportunity to challenge the division of matrimonial property. The District Court's refusal to extend time was therefore set aside.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Decision of the District Court of Kahama dismissing the application for extension of time is quashed and set aside.
  • No order as to costs.