georgia malangirwa vs aristides philipo and 2 others 2020 tzhc 3930 20 november 2020

georgia malangirwa vs aristides philipo and 2 others 2020 tzhc 3930 20 november 2020

Applicant filed initial appeal promptly, was not negligent, and took all necessary steps; sufficient cause established for extension of time.

Citation
georgia malangirwa vs aristides philipo and 2 others 2020 tzhc 3930 20 november 2020
Parties
Applicant: Georgia Malangirwa; 1st Respondent: Aristides Philipo; 2nd Respondent: Fidelis Gereon; 3rd Respondent: Julieth Didas
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
20 November 2020
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application allowed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Discretionary Powers of Court
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Discretionary Powers of Court

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Parties

Georgia Malangirwa

Applicant

Aristides Philipo

1st Respondent

Fidelis Gereon

2nd Respondent

Julieth Didas

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sufficient cause exists to grant extension of time to file appeal
  2. 2 Whether application was brought under proper provision of law

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant filed initial appeal promptly, was not negligent, and took all necessary steps; sufficient cause established for extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

  • Extension of time granted to applicant to file appeal out of time
  • No order as to costs