john raphael vs diana bilisingi 2018 tzhc 2718 24 september 2018

john raphael vs diana bilisingi 2018 tzhc 2718 24 september 2018

Proof of illness during the relevant period constituted sufficient cause for absence, and absence of objection from the respondent justified setting aside the dismissal order.

Citation
john raphael vs diana bilisingi 2018 tzhc 2718 24 september 2018
Parties
Applicant: John Bisilingi Raphael; Respondent: Diana Bisilingi
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
24 September 2018
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Probate Application / Application to Set Aside Dismissal Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Setting Aside Dismissal, Appeal Reinstatement, Absence Due to Illness
Source Language
English

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Parties

John Bisilingi Raphael

Applicant

Diana Bisilingi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Probate Application / Application to Set Aside Dismissal Order

  1. 1 Whether the dismissal order should be set aside to allow the appeal to proceed

Ratio Decidendi

Proof of illness during the relevant period constituted sufficient cause for absence, and absence of objection from the respondent justified setting aside the dismissal order.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Dismissal order dated 26/10/2016 set aside
  • Appeal to proceed for hearing