elisamson lagwen vs veronica lagwen 2024 tzhc 182 9 february 2024
The appellant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for delay as medical evidence showed he was not incapacitated and could have filed the appeal within the statutory period.
- Citation
- elisamson lagwen vs veronica lagwen 2024 tzhc 182 9 february 2024
- Parties
- Appellant: Elisamson S/O Lagwen; Respondent: Veronica Lagwen
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 9 February 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Sufficient Cause for Delay
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Elisamson S/O Lagwen
Appellant
Veronica Lagwen
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether sufficient reasons were provided to warrant extension of time to appeal
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for delay as medical evidence showed he was not incapacitated and could have filed the appeal within the statutory period.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appeal is dismissed for want of merit.
- District court finding upheld; no extension of time granted.
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