emma jacob haule vs martin lambileki 2014 tzhclandd 15 10 october 2014

emma jacob haule vs martin lambileki 2014 tzhclandd 15 10 october 2014

The appellant failed to demonstrate sufficient reason for the delay in filing the appeal, as administrative delay in obtaining documents and ignorance of law do not constitute valid grounds for extension of time under the Law of Limitation Act.

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emma jacob haule vs martin lambileki 2014 tzhclandd 15 10 october 2014
Parties
Appellant: Emma Jacob Haule; Respondent: Martin Lambileki
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
10 October 2014
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Appeal From Dismissal of Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Limitation Period, Appeals Process
Source Language
english
Land Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Limitation Period Appeals Process

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Parties

Emma Jacob Haule

Appellant

Martin Lambileki

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Appeal From Dismissal of Application for Extension of Time

  1. 1 Whether the appellant showed sufficient reason for delay to warrant extension of time to appeal
  2. 2 Whether the District Land and Housing Tribunal erred in refusing extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to demonstrate sufficient reason for the delay in filing the appeal, as administrative delay in obtaining documents and ignorance of law do not constitute valid grounds for extension of time under the Law of Limitation Act.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No extension of time granted
  • Costs awarded to respondent