20040812 TZHC Bukoba 1

20040812 TZHC Bukoba 1

The appeal was time-barred because the 30-day limitation period commenced from the date of judgment, not from the date the appellant received a copy of the judgment.

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Citation
20040812 TZHC Bukoba 1
Parties
Appellant: Lweyendera Hamisi; Respondent: Venant Tinatumile
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
12 August 2004
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Appeals, Limitation Period, Primary Court Appeals
Source Language
english
Civil Procedure Appeals Limitation Period Primary Court Appeals

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Parties

Lweyendera Hamisi

Appellant

Venant Tinatumile

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appeal was filed within the prescribed limitation period
  2. 2 Whether time for appeal starts after receiving a copy of judgment or from the date of judgment

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was time-barred because the 30-day limitation period commenced from the date of judgment, not from the date the appellant received a copy of the judgment.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed with costs.