imelda laurent vs hashim juma idebe and 1 another 2020 tzhc 4664 16 december 2020

imelda laurent vs hashim juma idebe and 1 another 2020 tzhc 4664 16 december 2020

The applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay, as the time was spent pursuing other legal remedies, and the respondents did not controvert these facts. Therefore, extension of time is justified under section 14(1) of the Law of Limitation Act.

Citation
imelda laurent vs hashim juma idebe and 1 another 2020 tzhc 4664 16 december 2020
Parties
Applicant: Imelda Laurent; Respondent: Hashim Juma Idebe; Respondent: Patrice Mushi
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
16 December 2020
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Limitation of Actions, Revision Proceedings
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Land Law Extension of Time Limitation of Actions Revision Proceedings

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Parties

Imelda Laurent

Applicant

Hashim Juma Idebe

Respondent

Patrice Mushi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to file an application for revision

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay, as the time was spent pursuing other legal remedies, and the respondents did not controvert these facts. Therefore, extension of time is justified under section 14(1) of the Law of Limitation Act.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Applicant to file intended application within thirty (30) days of the ruling
  • Each party to bear their own costs