20161017 TZHC Dodoma

20161017 TZHC Dodoma

The omissions regarding the court seal and filing by the proper officer are not fatal and can be cured by amendment of the memorandum of appeal.

Citation
20161017 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Appellant: Issanga Makingo; Respondents: Ngala MunguWatosha & Another
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
17 October 2016
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Ruling on Preliminary Objection
Outcome
Preliminary objection upheld in part; appellant given 7 days to amend memorandum of appeal; costs in the appeal.
Legal Topics
Preliminary Objection, Filing Procedure, Court Seal Requirement
Source Language
English

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Parties

Issanga Makingo

Appellant

Ngala MunguWatosha & Another

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Ruling on Preliminary Objection

  1. 1 Whether lack of court seal on memorandum of appeal is fatal
  2. 2 Whether filing by Tribunal's clerk instead of Registry Officer is fatal

Ratio Decidendi

The omissions regarding the court seal and filing by the proper officer are not fatal and can be cured by amendment of the memorandum of appeal.

Court Disposition

Preliminary objection upheld in part; appellant given 7 days to amend memorandum of appeal; costs in the appeal.

Orders

  • Appellant to file amended memorandum of appeal within 7 days from the date of ruling
  • Costs to be in the appeal