19980426 TZHC Dar es Salaam

Absence of notice of judgment delivery and lack of evidence that applicant was aware of the judgment constitute sufficient cause for extension of time to take necessary legal steps.

Citation: 19980426 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties: Applicant: Hamisi Ramadhani; Respondent: Richard Kihwelo
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 26 April 1998
Procedural Posture: Misc. Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time and Related Reliefs
Outcome: Application allowed in part
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, Service of Judgment, Applicant's Diligence
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Extension of Time Leave to Appeal Service of Judgment Applicant's Diligence

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Parties

Hamisi Ramadhani

Applicant

Richard Kihwelo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Misc. Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time and Related Reliefs

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to file notice of appeal, apply for copies of proceedings, and file application for leave to appeal
2 Whether leave to appeal should be granted at this stage

Ratio Decidendi

Absence of notice of judgment delivery and lack of evidence that applicant was aware of the judgment constitute sufficient cause for extension of time to take necessary legal steps.

Court Disposition

Application allowed in part

Orders

Extension of time granted for filing notice of appeal, applying for copies of proceedings, and filing application for leave to appeal
Prayer for leave to appeal is premature and may be pursued later