MISC

MISC

The applicant failed to account for each day of delay and did not provide sufficient cause for the extension of time. The explanations for delay were unsubstantiated and not supported by required affidavits or evidence. The delay was found to be inordinate and not justified under the law.

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Citation
MISC
Parties
Applicant: Honory Sigfrid Samky; Respondent: Getrude Silayo
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Matrimonial Proceedings, Limitation Period
Source Language
english
Civil Procedure Family Law Extension of Time Appeals Matrimonial Proceedings Limitation Period

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Parties

Honory Sigfrid Samky

Applicant

Getrude Silayo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal
  2. 2 Whether the applicant accounted for each day of delay as required by law

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to account for each day of delay and did not provide sufficient cause for the extension of time. The explanations for delay were unsubstantiated and not supported by required affidavits or evidence. The delay was found to be inordinate and not justified under the law.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time is dismissed for lack of merit.
  • Respondent awarded costs.