justine rutta vs luchius begenyi 2006 tzhc 289 5 december 2006

justine rutta vs luchius begenyi 2006 tzhc 289 5 december 2006

The appellant failed to discharge the burden of proving that the documents were not available for collection on the stated dates, and the date of purchase is not proof of unavailability. The evidence, including a possibly tampered receipt, did not support the appellant's claim.

Citation
justine rutta vs luchius begenyi 2006 tzhc 289 5 december 2006
Parties
Applicant: Justine Rutta; Respondent: Luchius Begenyi
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
5 December 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal to Extend Time
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Burden of Proof, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
English

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Parties

Justine Rutta

Applicant

Luchius Begenyi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal to Extend Time

  1. 1 Whether the appellant showed sufficient cause for delay in filing appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to discharge the burden of proving that the documents were not available for collection on the stated dates, and the date of purchase is not proof of unavailability. The evidence, including a possibly tampered receipt, did not support the appellant's claim.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • costs awarded against the appellant