20130914 TZCA Dodoma

20130914 TZCA Dodoma

The applicant's sickness, supported by medical evidence and absence of a rebuttal from the respondent, constitutes sufficient reason for the delay. The applicant diligently pursued his rights, and the High Court's assessment of his health was flawed. Extension of time is granted.

Citation
20130914 TZCA Dodoma
Parties
Applicant: John David Kashekya; Respondent: The Attorney General
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
14 September 2013
Procedural Posture
Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal and Appeal Out of Time
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Sufficient Cause for Delay
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Sufficient Cause for Delay

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Parties

John David Kashekya

Applicant

The Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal and Appeal Out of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for delay to warrant extension of time to file notice of appeal and appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's sickness, supported by medical evidence and absence of a rebuttal from the respondent, constitutes sufficient reason for the delay. The applicant diligently pursued his rights, and the High Court's assessment of his health was flawed. Extension of time is granted.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Extension of time to file notice of appeal and memorandum of appeal out of time granted. Both documents to be filed within thirty days from the date of the ruling.
  • No order as to costs.