19990827 TZHC Dar es Salaam 1

19990827 TZHC Dar es Salaam 1

The applicant was misled by his previous counsel, resulting in procedural errors and delays not attributable to him. Justice requires that the applicant not be penalized for his counsel's mistakes, and extension of time is therefore granted.

Citation
19990827 TZHC Dar es Salaam 1
Parties
Applicant: Charles Eachango; Respondent: Germanus Kalumula
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
27 August 1999
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome
Application for extension of time granted.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Mistake of Counsel
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Mistake of Counsel

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Parties

Charles Eachango

Applicant

Germanus Kalumula

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted extension of time to appeal against the District Court judgment
  2. 2 Whether mistakes of counsel constitute sufficient cause for extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant was misled by his previous counsel, resulting in procedural errors and delays not attributable to him. Justice requires that the applicant not be penalized for his counsel's mistakes, and extension of time is therefore granted.

Court Disposition

Application for extension of time granted.

Orders

  • Time for filing appeal extended.
  • Appeal to be determined with minimum delay.