joyce mapunda and 7 others vs kioo limited 2021 tzhcld 380 10 september 2021

joyce mapunda and 7 others vs kioo limited 2021 tzhcld 380 10 september 2021

There is a conflict between the arbitrators' rulings on the identity of the employer, which can only be resolved by the court on revision. Considering the circumstances and guided by the principle of judicial discretion, sufficient cause exists to grant extension of time.

Citation
joyce mapunda and 7 others vs kioo limited 2021 tzhcld 380 10 september 2021
Parties
Applicant: Joyce Mapunda and 7 Others; Respondent: Kioo Limited
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
10 September 2021
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application for Extension of Time / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Revision
Outcome
Application allowed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Revision of Arbitration Award, Employment Termination, Cause of Action
Source Language
English
Labour Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Revision of Arbitration Award Employment Termination Cause of Action

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Parties

Joyce Mapunda and 7 Others

Applicant

Kioo Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Application for Extension of Time / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Revision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sufficient cause exists to grant extension of time to file revision against the arbitration award
  2. 2 Whether technical and factual delays are justified under the law

Ratio Decidendi

There is a conflict between the arbitrators' rulings on the identity of the employer, which can only be resolved by the court on revision. Considering the circumstances and guided by the principle of judicial discretion, sufficient cause exists to grant extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

  • Applicants to file their intended Revision application within 30 days from the date of this ruling.