juma maftaha vs prosper massawe and another 2021 tzhclandd 170 23 april 2021
The applicant demonstrated diligence and promptness in pursuing his right after discovering the omission, and the delay was not inordinate; therefore, sufficient cause exists to grant extension of time.
- Citation
- juma maftaha vs prosper massawe and another 2021 tzhclandd 170 23 april 2021
- Parties
- Applicant: Juma A. Maftaha; Respondent: Prosper Massawe; Respondent: Rajabu N. Geje
- Court
- TANZLII
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 23 April 2021
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
- Outcome
- application granted
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Appellate Procedure, Ignorance of Law, Diligence in Prosecution
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Juma A. Maftaha
Applicant
Prosper Massawe
Respondent
Rajabu N. Geje
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to file a notice of appeal out of time
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant demonstrated diligence and promptness in pursuing his right after discovering the omission, and the delay was not inordinate; therefore, sufficient cause exists to grant extension of time.
Court Disposition
application granted
Orders
- Applicant to file a Notice of Intention to Appeal within 21 days from the date of obtaining certified copies of the decision.
- No order as to costs.
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