john kiondo vs sarai mbwana 2021 tzhclandd 32 26 february 2021

john kiondo vs sarai mbwana 2021 tzhclandd 32 26 february 2021

The applicant failed to account for every day of delay and did not provide evidence to justify the prolonged illness. The prosecution of previous proceedings was not without negligence, and the alleged illegalities did not meet the threshold to justify extension of time. Therefore, sufficient cause was not established.

Citation
john kiondo vs sarai mbwana 2021 tzhclandd 32 26 february 2021
Parties
Applicant: John Kiondo; Respondent: Sarai Mbwana
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
26 February 2021
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, Delay in Filing Appeal, Sufficient Cause, Illegality as Ground for Extension
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Land Law Extension of Time Leave to Appeal Delay in Filing Appeal Sufficient Cause Illegality as Ground for Extension

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Parties

John Kiondo

Applicant

Sarai Mbwana

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sufficient cause for delay in filing notice of intention to appeal and leave to appeal has been established
  2. 2 Whether the applicant has accounted for every day of delay
  3. 3 Whether alleged illegalities justify extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to account for every day of delay and did not provide evidence to justify the prolonged illness. The prosecution of previous proceedings was not without negligence, and the alleged illegalities did not meet the threshold to justify extension of time. Therefore, sufficient cause was not established.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Application dismissed with costs