20091030 TZHC Dr es Salaam

20091030 TZHC Dr es Salaam

The District Court erred in dismissing the appeal as time-barred without giving the appellant an opportunity to be heard on the issue of limitation, violating the principle of natural justice. The period for obtaining the judgment copy should have been excluded in computing limitation.

Citation
20091030 TZHC Dr es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Charles Moses; Respondent: Shamte Khatibu
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
30 October 2009
Procedural Posture
PC Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From District Court
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Limitation of Actions, Right to Be Heard, Appeals Process
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Limitation of Actions Right to Be Heard Appeals Process

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Parties

Charles Moses

Appellant

Shamte Khatibu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

PC Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From District Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the District Court erred in dismissing the appeal as time-barred without affording the appellant an opportunity to be heard
  2. 2 Whether the period for obtaining a copy of the judgment should be excluded in computing limitation

Ratio Decidendi

The District Court erred in dismissing the appeal as time-barred without giving the appellant an opportunity to be heard on the issue of limitation, violating the principle of natural justice. The period for obtaining the judgment copy should have been excluded in computing limitation.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Judgment and decree of the District Court set aside
  • Appellant's appeal to be tried de novo by the District Court