RULING JOHN JONSON SUMMER

RULING JOHN JONSON SUMMER

The applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for non-appearance due to bereavement and efforts to secure representation, which were not seriously disputed by counter affidavit. The court exercised its discretion to restore the petition.

Citation
RULING JOHN JONSON SUMMER
Parties
Applicant: John Johnson Summer; 1st Respondent: Masumbuko George Mwakyembe; 2nd Respondent: Ephraim Anyelwisye Kwpindomo (Mawazo); 3rd Respondent: Mbeya Highland FM Radion; 4th Respondent: Issack Mwashiuya
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
12 December 2024
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Restoration of Dismissed Petition
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Restoration of Dismissed Suit, Sufficient Cause, Affidavit Evidence, Discretion of Court
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Restoration of Dismissed Suit Sufficient Cause Affidavit Evidence Discretion of Court

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Parties

John Johnson Summer

Applicant

Masumbuko George Mwakyembe

1st Respondent

Ephraim Anyelwisye Kwpindomo (Mawazo)

2nd Respondent

Mbeya Highland FM Radion

3rd Respondent

Issack Mwashiuya

4th Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Restoration of Dismissed Petition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for non-appearance leading to dismissal of Petition No. 18 of 2022
  2. 2 Whether the application for restoration should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for non-appearance due to bereavement and efforts to secure representation, which were not seriously disputed by counter affidavit. The court exercised its discretion to restore the petition.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Petition No. 18 of 2022 restored
  • Costs to be in the cause