CHARLES BUCHWA
The applicant failed to provide credible and sufficient reasons for delay as his affidavit was found to contain untrue facts regarding hospitalization, and dissatisfaction with advocate's conduct is not a valid ground for extension of time.
- Citation
- CHARLES BUCHWA
- Parties
- Applicant: Charles Buchwa; 1st Respondent: Ally Abdu Mabaraza; 2nd Respondent: Jonas Charles
- Court
- TANZLII
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 28 February 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
- Outcome
- Application dismissed with costs
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Affidavit Credibility, Appeal Procedure, Forgery Allegations
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Charles Buchwa
Applicant
Ally Abdu Mabaraza
1st Respondent
Jonas Charles
2nd Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient reason for extension of time to file notice of appeal
- 2 Whether illness and advocate's conduct constitute sufficient reasons for delay
- 3 Whether the applicant's affidavit is credible
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant failed to provide credible and sufficient reasons for delay as his affidavit was found to contain untrue facts regarding hospitalization, and dissatisfaction with advocate's conduct is not a valid ground for extension of time.
Court Disposition
Application dismissed with costs
Orders
- Application for extension of time is dismissed
- Applicant to pay costs
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