john ambrose mwanamlilo vs the republic 2023 tzhc 21502 2 october 2023
The applicant's delay was caused by circumstances beyond his control, specifically multiple prison transfers, which constitutes sufficient reason for extension of time.
- Citation
- john ambrose mwanamlilo vs the republic 2023 tzhc 21502 2 october 2023
- Parties
- Applicant: John Ambrose @Mwanamlilo; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 2 October 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
- Outcome
- Application granted
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Prisoner Rights, Delay Due to Prison Transfer
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
John Ambrose @Mwanamlilo
Applicant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to file notice of appeal
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant's delay was caused by circumstances beyond his control, specifically multiple prison transfers, which constitutes sufficient reason for extension of time.
Court Disposition
Application granted
Orders
- Applicant given ten (10) days from date of ruling to file notice of appeal
- Petition of appeal to be lodged within thirty (30) days from date of ruling
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