ibrahim libo vs belita ojeni 2019 tzhc 2059 24 january 2019

The applicant failed to establish sufficient cause for extension of time, lacked locus standi after expiry of letters of administration, and did not account for each day of delay.

Citation: ibrahim libo vs belita ojeni 2019 tzhc 2059 24 january 2019
Parties: Applicant: Ibrahim Libo; Respondent: Belita Ojeni
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 24 January 2019
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: Application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Locus Standi, Probate Proceedings
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Probate and Administration Extension of Time Locus Standi Probate Proceedings

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Parties

Ibrahim Libo

Applicant

Belita Ojeni

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant had sufficient cause for extension of time to apply for revision of the District Court decision
2 Whether the applicant had locus standi to bring the application

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to establish sufficient cause for extension of time, lacked locus standi after expiry of letters of administration, and did not account for each day of delay.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs

Orders

Application for extension of time is dismissed with costs
Right of appeal explained