deogratias belian lema vs adam assey 3 others 2023 tzhclandd 17004 6 october 2023

The applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for extension of time based on technical delay, as the delay resulted from pursuing an incompetent application in good faith and without negligence, and the subsequent 19-day delay in refiling was reasonable and prompt.

Citation: deogratias belian lema vs adam assey 3 others 2023 tzhclandd 17004 6 october 2023
Parties: Applicant: Deogratius Belian Lema; 1st Respondent: Adam Assey; 2nd Respondent: Said Mfinanga; 3rd Respondent: Agneva Mfinanga; 4th Respondent: Elly Ngowo
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 6 October 2023
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Technical Delay, Right to Be Heard, Illegality as Ground for Extension
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Land Law Extension of Time Technical Delay Right to Be Heard Illegality as Ground for Extension

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Parties

Deogratius Belian Lema

Applicant

Adam Assey

1st Respondent

Said Mfinanga

2nd Respondent

Agneva Mfinanga

3rd Respondent

Elly Ngowo

4th Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to file revision against the DLHT decision

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Applicant to file application for revision within twenty-one (21) days from the date of delivery of this Ruling
No order as to costs