20181126 TZHC Dar es Salaam

20181126 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The appellant failed to provide sufficient and convincing reasons for the delay, did not account for the entire period of delay, and did not establish any illegality on the face of the record. Therefore, the District Court's refusal to grant extension of time was correct.

Citation
20181126 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: George Senyoni; Respondent: Rose Maingu
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
26 November 2018
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Matrimonial Property, Appeals, Limitation of Actions
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Family Law Extension of Time Matrimonial Property Appeals Limitation of Actions

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Parties

George Senyoni

Appellant

Rose Maingu

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sufficient reasons were advanced for extension of time to appeal
  2. 2 Whether the District Court erred in refusing extension of time
  3. 3 Whether alleged illegality in the primary court's decision constituted sufficient ground for extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to provide sufficient and convincing reasons for the delay, did not account for the entire period of delay, and did not establish any illegality on the face of the record. Therefore, the District Court's refusal to grant extension of time was correct.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs
  • District Court decision upheld