PC Civil Appeal 05 of 2023 Judgment Mrisha J

PC Civil Appeal 05 of 2023 Judgment Mrisha J

The appellant failed to establish sufficient cause for extension of time, as financial constraints are not a valid ground and the alleged illegality was not apparent on the face of the record. The decision of the District Court refusing extension of time was correct and is upheld.

Citation
PC Civil Appeal 05 of 2023 Judgment Mrisha J
Parties
Appellant: Leandry Epiphan Kweka; 1st Respondent: Leo Epiphan Kweka; 2nd Respondent: Onest Epiphan Kweka
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2023
Procedural Posture
PC Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal of Extension of Time
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs; decision of District Court of Mpanda upheld.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Jurisdiction, Illegality as Ground for Extension, Appeals From Primary Court Decisions
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Jurisdiction Illegality as Ground for Extension Appeals From Primary Court Decisions

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Parties

Leandry Epiphan Kweka

Appellant

Leo Epiphan Kweka

1st Respondent

Onest Epiphan Kweka

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

PC Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Refusal of Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant established sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal
  2. 2 Whether alleged illegality in the trial court's decision justified extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to establish sufficient cause for extension of time, as financial constraints are not a valid ground and the alleged illegality was not apparent on the face of the record. The decision of the District Court refusing extension of time was correct and is upheld.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs; decision of District Court of Mpanda upheld.

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs
  • Decision of District Court of Mpanda upheld