Charles Francis vs Republic
Once an allegation of illegality is raised, it suffices to grant extension of time even if the applicant has not accounted for each day of delay. The District Court erred by refusing extension after accepting illegality as a sufficient ground.
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- Citation
- Charles Francis vs Republic
- Parties
- Appellant: Charles Francis; Respondent: Daickola Julius
- Court
- TANZLII
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 15 November 2024
- Procedural Posture
- PC Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal to Extend Time to Appeal
- Outcome
- Appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Illegality as Ground for Extension, Jurisdiction of Court, Matrimonial Proceedings
- Source Language
- english
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Parties
Charles Francis
Appellant
Daickola Julius
Respondent
Procedural Posture
PC Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal to Extend Time to Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the District Court erred in refusing extension of time to appeal based on failure to account for delay despite allegation of illegality
- 2 Whether illegality alone is sufficient ground for extension of time
Ratio Decidendi
Once an allegation of illegality is raised, it suffices to grant extension of time even if the applicant has not accounted for each day of delay. The District Court erred by refusing extension after accepting illegality as a sufficient ground.
Court Disposition
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Appellant granted thirty (30) days from the date of judgment to file appeal before the District Court of Muleba
- Each party to bear its own costs
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