20080422 TZCA Arusha 1

Filing a precautionary application for extension of time to appeal, pending determination of leave to appeal in the High Court, constitutes sufficient cause under Rule 8 of the Court Rules. The technical objections raised by the respondents are unconvincing and do not justify dismissal of the application.

Citation: 20080422 TZCA Arusha 1
Parties: Applicant: Eric Massawe; Respondent: TANROADS; Respondent: Attorney General
Court: TZCA
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 22 April 2008
Procedural Posture: Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, Precautionary Applications, Service of Documents
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Appellate Practice Extension of Time Leave to Appeal Precautionary Applications Service of Documents

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Parties

Eric Massawe

Applicant

TANROADS

Respondent

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether sufficient cause exists to grant extension of time to appeal
2 Whether the application is premature or procedurally defective

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Extension of time to appeal granted as a precautionary measure, subject to time running from supply of the High Court ruling and certificate of delay if leave is granted.
No order as to costs.