david samson butemba vs constantine cosmas kihaliye 2021 tzhc 9541 26 november 2021

david samson butemba vs constantine cosmas kihaliye 2021 tzhc 9541 26 november 2021

Applicant was imprisoned at the time of dismissal and actively pursued restoration; delay was not inordinate nor due to negligence, thus sufficient cause was established for extension and restoration.

Citation
david samson butemba vs constantine cosmas kihaliye 2021 tzhc 9541 26 november 2021
Parties
Applicant: David Samsoni Butemba; Respondent: Constantine Cosmas Kihaliye
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
26 November 2021
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time and Restoration
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Restoration of Dismissed Application, Sufficient Cause, Procedural Justice
Source Language
English

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Parties

David Samsoni Butemba

Applicant

Constantine Cosmas Kihaliye

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time and Restoration

  1. 1 Whether the applicant furnished sufficient reasons for extension of time to restore Misc. Land Application No. 103 of 2017

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant was imprisoned at the time of dismissal and actively pursued restoration; delay was not inordinate nor due to negligence, thus sufficient cause was established for extension and restoration.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Misc. Land Case Application No. 103 of 2017 is restored
  • No order as to costs