20170502 TZHC Arusha

20170502 TZHC Arusha

Applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay due to lack of notification of judgment date despite diligent follow-up; no negligence or inaction found; extension of time granted.

Citation
20170502 TZHC Arusha
Parties
Applicant: Joseph Okoth; Respondent: Jumanne Masongwa
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
2 May 2017
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
application allowed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal, Appellate Jurisdiction
Source Language
English

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Parties

Joseph Okoth

Applicant

Jumanne Masongwa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

  1. 1 whether sufficient cause exists for extension of time to file application for leave to appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay due to lack of notification of judgment date despite diligent follow-up; no negligence or inaction found; extension of time granted.

Court Disposition

application allowed

Orders

  • applicant permitted to file application for leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal within fourteen days from date of order
  • no order as to costs