godwin kafunja vs neema mbisa 2012 tzhc 159 21 october 2012

The applicant failed to provide credible and sufficient reasons for the delay; the explanations given were inconsistent and not supported by evidence, amounting to mere afterthoughts.

Citation: godwin kafunja vs neema mbisa 2012 tzhc 159 21 october 2012
Parties: Applicant: Godwin Kafunja; Respondent: Neema Mbisa
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 21 October 2012
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome: Application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Sufficient Cause for Delay
Source Language: English

Land Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Sufficient Cause for Delay

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Parties

Godwin Kafunja

Applicant

Neema Mbisa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown good and sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to provide credible and sufficient reasons for the delay; the explanations given were inconsistent and not supported by evidence, amounting to mere afterthoughts.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs

Orders

Application for extension of time is dismissed with costs
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