lesili danford vs the republic 2024 tzhc 39 24 january 2024
The applicant's delay was due to a technical reason—prosecuting an incompetent application for revision—which is an excusable ground for extension of time. The record supports that the applicant was not to blame for the delay, and thus good cause has been shown.
- Citation
- lesili danford vs the republic 2024 tzhc 39 24 january 2024
- Parties
- Applicant: Lesili Danford; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 24 January 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
- Outcome
- Application granted
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Technical Delay
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Lesili Danford
Applicant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for extension of time to file notice of appeal and appeal
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant's delay was due to a technical reason—prosecuting an incompetent application for revision—which is an excusable ground for extension of time. The record supports that the applicant was not to blame for the delay, and thus good cause has been shown.
Court Disposition
Application granted
Orders
- Applicant given 10 days to lodge notice of appeal
- Applicant given 45 days from date of ruling to institute intended appeal
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