gerald damian vs republic 2022 tzhc 10195 29 april 2022

Applicant demonstrated sufficient reasons for delay, including late receipt of documents due to prison detention, which was beyond his control; application for extension of time is meritorious.

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Citation: gerald damian vs republic 2022 tzhc 10195 29 april 2022
Parties: Applicant: Gerard Damian; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 29 April 2022
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeals, Sufficient Cause for Delay
Source Language: english

Criminal Law Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Sufficient Cause for Delay

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Parties

Gerard Damian

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has advanced sufficient reasons for extension of time to file notice and petition of appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant demonstrated sufficient reasons for delay, including late receipt of documents due to prison detention, which was beyond his control; application for extension of time is meritorious.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Extension of time to file Notice of Intention to Appeal and Petition of Appeal out of time granted
Applicant to file Notice of Intention to Appeal within fourteen days from date of ruling

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