ester raphael vs samson lukas 2023 tzhc 22206 31 october 2023

A short delay not exceeding three days, caused by seeking legal assistance, is justifiable and does not constitute inordinate delay; the District Court was too harsh in denying extension.

Citation: ester raphael vs samson lukas 2023 tzhc 22206 31 october 2023
Parties: Appellant: Ester Raphael; Respondent: Samson Lukas
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 31 October 2023
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal allowed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeals, Discretion of Court
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Discretion of Court

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Parties

Ester Raphael

Appellant

Samson Lukas

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether sufficient cause was shown for extension of time to file appeal
2 Whether the District Court properly exercised its discretion in denying extension

Ratio Decidendi

A short delay not exceeding three days, caused by seeking legal assistance, is justifiable and does not constitute inordinate delay; the District Court was too harsh in denying extension.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

Ruling of the District Court set aside
Appellant granted 14 days from date of ruling to file appeal before the same court