evarist elias basoro vs republic 2022 tzhc 3058 24 january 2022

evarist elias basoro vs republic 2022 tzhc 3058 24 january 2022

The applicant demonstrated good cause for delay through affidavit evidence of illness and prison transfer, which was not effectively challenged by the respondent. The court found the applicant acted diligently and granted the extension of time.

Citation
evarist elias basoro vs republic 2022 tzhc 3058 24 january 2022
Parties
Applicant: Evarist Elias @ Basoro; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
24 January 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Cattle Theft, Affidavit Evidence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Cattle Theft Affidavit Evidence

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Parties

Evarist Elias @ Basoro

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for extension of time to file an appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant demonstrated good cause for delay through affidavit evidence of illness and prison transfer, which was not effectively challenged by the respondent. The court found the applicant acted diligently and granted the extension of time.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Extension of time to file appeal granted; appeal to be filed within thirty (30) days from the date of the order.