leonard kawawa vs deus andrew 2020 tzhc 4342 23 december 2020

The applicant accounted for the delay, which was due to technical reasons and not negligence; therefore, sufficient cause was shown for extension of time.

Citation: leonard kawawa vs deus andrew 2020 tzhc 4342 23 december 2020
Parties: Applicant: Leonard Kawana; 1st Respondent: Deus Andrew; 2nd Respondent: Mkongozi Ngogo; 3rd Respondent: Aizini Sanga; 4th Respondent: Juma Paschal
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 23 December 2020
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome: Application allowed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Sufficient Cause, Technical Delay
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Land Law Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Sufficient Cause Technical Delay

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Parties

Leonard Kawana

Applicant

Deus Andrew

1st Respondent

Mkongozi Ngogo

2nd Respondent

Aizini Sanga

3rd Respondent

Juma Paschal

4th Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to file an appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant accounted for the delay, which was due to technical reasons and not negligence; therefore, sufficient cause was shown for extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

Applicant granted 45 days extension of time to file intended appeal from date of ruling
No order as to costs