20161027 TZHC Dar es Salaam

20161027 TZHC Dar es Salaam

Delay in obtaining copy of judgment and decree does not constitute sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal in matrimonial proceedings, as attaching such copies is not required by Law of Marriage Act or its Rules.

Citation
20161027 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Applicant: Dorice Silayo; Respondent: Omary Shiza
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
27 October 2016
Procedural Posture
Misc. Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Matrimonial Proceedings
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Family Law Extension of Time Appeals Matrimonial Proceedings

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Parties

Dorice Silayo

Applicant

Omary Shiza

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Misc. Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether delay in obtaining a copy of judgment and decree constitutes sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal in matrimonial proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

Delay in obtaining copy of judgment and decree does not constitute sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal in matrimonial proceedings, as attaching such copies is not required by Law of Marriage Act or its Rules.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Application for extension of time refused.
  • Applicant to pay costs.