lesili danford vs the republic 2024 tzhc 39 24 january 2024

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

  1. 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