hussein said vs republic 2022 tzca 145 25 march 2022
The existence of apparent illegalities in the trial proceedings, specifically the improper admission of documentary evidence and failure to comply with statutory requirements, constituted sufficient cause for extension of time to file notice of intention to appeal.
- Citation
- hussein said vs republic 2022 tzca 145 25 march 2022
- Parties
- Appellant: Hussein Said; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 25 March 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal From High Court Decision on Extension of Time
- Outcome
- appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Illegality as Ground for Extension, Right to Appeal, Admission of Evidence, Procedural Irregularities
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Hussein Said
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From High Court Decision on Extension of Time
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the High Court erred in refusing extension of time to file notice of intention to appeal
- 2 Whether apparent illegalities in the trial proceedings warranted extension of time
Ratio Decidendi
The existence of apparent illegalities in the trial proceedings, specifically the improper admission of documentary evidence and failure to comply with statutory requirements, constituted sufficient cause for extension of time to file notice of intention to appeal.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed
Orders
- Decision of the High Court refusing extension of time is reversed.
- Appellant is granted extension of ten (10) days from the date of judgment to lodge notice of intention to appeal.
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