20150806 TZHC Dodoma

20150806 TZHC Dodoma

The bill of costs was filed after the expiry of the 60-day limitation period from the date of the order awarding costs, rendering the application time-barred and improperly lodged.

Citation
20150806 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Applicant: John Peter Shiyo; Respondent: Manyoni District Council
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
6 August 2015
Procedural Posture
Taxation Cause / Ruling on Bill of Costs
Outcome
Application dismissed as time-barred
Legal Topics
Bill of Costs, Limitation Periods, Award of Costs
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Bill of Costs Limitation Periods Award of Costs

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Parties

John Peter Shiyo

Applicant

Manyoni District Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Taxation Cause / Ruling on Bill of Costs

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the bill of costs was filed within the prescribed limitation period
  2. 2 Whether the bill of costs can be entertained if filed out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The bill of costs was filed after the expiry of the 60-day limitation period from the date of the order awarding costs, rendering the application time-barred and improperly lodged.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed as time-barred

Orders

  • Application dismissed
  • No order as to costs