20161114 tzhc arusha 2

The delay in filing the appeal was a technical delay, not due to the applicant's or his counsel's inaction or negligence, but due to a technical defect in the memorandum of appeal. Such technical delay constitutes sufficient cause for extension of time.

Citation: 20161114 tzhc arusha 2
Parties: Applicant: Dawi Ako; 1st Respondent: Petro Ingi; 2nd Respondent: Pascal Vicent; 3rd Respondent: Erro Akunaay
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 14 November 2016
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: Application allowed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Limitation of Actions, Technical Delay
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Extension of Time Limitation of Actions Technical Delay

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Parties

Dawi Ako

Applicant

Petro Ingi

1st Respondent

Pascal Vicent

2nd Respondent

Erro Akunaay

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to file an appeal after expiry of limitation period

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

Applicant to file appeal within fourteen (14) days from the date of being supplied with a copy of this ruling