zuberi vs mondoma 1998 tzhc 13 12 october 1998

zuberi vs mondoma 1998 tzhc 13 12 october 1998

The application for extension of time was filed outside the mandatory 21-day period after default, and no sufficient reason was adduced for the delay; therefore, the court has no power to grant the extension.

Citation
zuberi vs mondoma 1998 tzhc 13 12 october 1998
Parties
Applicant: Defendant; Respondent: Plaintiff
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
12 October 1998
Procedural Posture
Civil / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Written Statement of Defence
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Written Statement of Defence, Limitation of Actions
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Written Statement of Defence Limitation of Actions

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Parties

Defendant

Applicant

Plaintiff

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Written Statement of Defence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant is entitled to a further extension of time to file a written statement of defence
  2. 2 Whether the application for extension was filed within the prescribed period

Ratio Decidendi

The application for extension of time was filed outside the mandatory 21-day period after default, and no sufficient reason was adduced for the delay; therefore, the court has no power to grant the extension.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time to file written statement of defence is refused