ernest sebastian mbelle vs sebastian sebastian mbelle others 2023 tzca 17990 14 december 2023

Applicant failed to account for three months of delay and did not establish grounds for review; therefore, no sufficient cause was shown for extension of time.

Citation: ernest sebastian mbelle vs sebastian sebastian mbelle others 2023 tzca 17990 14 december 2023
Parties: Applicant: Ernest Sebastian Mbelle; 1st Respondent: Sebastian Sebastian Mbelle; 2nd Respondent: Abdul Mhagama; 3rd Respondent: Kasian Mahai
Court: TZCA
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 14 December 2023
Procedural Posture: Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: Application dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Review Applications, Court Discretion, Delay Accountability
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Extension of Time Review Applications Court Discretion Delay Accountability

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Parties

Ernest Sebastian Mbelle

Applicant

Sebastian Sebastian Mbelle

1st Respondent

Abdul Mhagama

2nd Respondent

Kasian Mahai

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant had sufficient cause for delay in lodging an application for review
2 Whether the applicant accounted for each day of delay
3 Whether grounds for review were established

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant failed to account for three months of delay and did not establish grounds for review; therefore, no sufficient cause was shown for extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs.

Orders

Application for extension of time to lodge review dismissed.
Applicant to pay costs.