19891020 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The application was dismissed because the applicant failed to provide sufficient reason for the nine-month delay in making the application for leave to appeal, and misunderstanding of court proceedings by an advocate does not excuse non-compliance with express legal provisions.

Citation: 19891020 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties: Appellant: Dr. Halima Mohamedi; Respondent: Suleiman Muhamedi
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 20 October 1989
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, and Certificate of Point of Law
Outcome: Application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, Certificate of Point of Law, Appellate Jurisdiction Act, Limitation of Actions
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Appellate Practice Extension of Time Leave to Appeal Certificate of Point of Law Appellate Jurisdiction Act Limitation of Actions

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Parties

Dr. Halima Mohamedi

Appellant

Suleiman Muhamedi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, and Certificate of Point of Law

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant provided sufficient reason for delay in applying for leave to appeal
2 Whether a certificate of point of law was required in the circumstances
3 Whether the application was made under the correct statutory provisions

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs

Orders

Application for extension of time, leave to appeal, and certificate of point of law is dismissed with costs.