francis konasi 6 others vs felix shirima 2021 tzhclandd 6860 21 december 2021

francis konasi 6 others vs felix shirima 2021 tzhclandd 6860 21 december 2021

Applicants failed to establish sufficient reasons for extension of time; negligence of counsel and alleged illegality were not valid grounds under current law and facts.

Citation
francis konasi 6 others vs felix shirima 2021 tzhclandd 6860 21 december 2021
Parties
Applicant: Francis Konasi; Applicant: Doto Konasi; Applicant: Sarafina Konasi; Applicant: Chesko Konasi; Applicant: Esther Konasi; Applicant: Margareth Konasi; Applicant: John Konasi; Respondent: Felex Shirima
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
21 December 2021
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Case Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Illegality, Negligence of Counsel
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Land Law Extension of Time Appeals Illegality Negligence of Counsel

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Parties

Francis Konasi

Applicant

Doto Konasi

Applicant

Sarafina Konasi

Applicant

Chesko Konasi

Applicant

Esther Konasi

Applicant

Margareth Konasi

Applicant

John Konasi

Applicant

Felex Shirima

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Case Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sufficient reasons exist to grant extension of time to apply for certificate on points of law to appeal
  2. 2 Whether negligence of counsel and alleged illegality constitute sufficient cause for extension

Ratio Decidendi

Applicants failed to establish sufficient reasons for extension of time; negligence of counsel and alleged illegality were not valid grounds under current law and facts.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Application for extension of time dismissed
  • Costs awarded to respondent