20010207 TZHC Mbeya

20010207 TZHC Mbeya

The appeal was filed eight days out of time, beyond the thirty-day limitation period prescribed by law, and is therefore dismissed as time-barred.

Citation
20010207 TZHC Mbeya
Parties
Appellant: Jonas
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
7 February 2001
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed as time-barred
Legal Topics
Limitation Period, Appeals, Dismissal for Time Bar
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Limitation Period Appeals Dismissal for Time Bar

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Parties

Jonas

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appeal was filed within the prescribed limitation period under section 25(1)(b) of the Magistrates Courts Act

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was filed eight days out of time, beyond the thirty-day limitation period prescribed by law, and is therefore dismissed as time-barred.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed as time-barred

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.
  • Copy of judgment and records to be sent to Ag. District Resident Magistrate In-Charge to read out to the parties.