mariam athumani and another vs chausiku hamis 2020 tzhc 3779 24 november 2020

Although the law does not require attaching the judgment to the appeal, drafting sound grounds of appeal necessitates possession of the judgment; therefore, extension of time is justified.

Citation: mariam athumani and another vs chausiku hamis 2020 tzhc 3779 24 november 2020
Parties: Applicant: Mariam Athumani; Applicant: Mwajuma Athumani; Respondent: Chausiku Hamis
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 24 November 2020
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeals, Requirements for Appeal Documentation
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Land Law Extension of Time Appeals Requirements for Appeal Documentation

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Parties

Mariam Athumani

Applicant

Mwajuma Athumani

Applicant

Chausiku Hamis

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicants are entitled to extension of time to file an appeal against the judgment of the District Land and Housing Tribunal

Ratio Decidendi

Although the law does not require attaching the judgment to the appeal, drafting sound grounds of appeal necessitates possession of the judgment; therefore, extension of time is justified.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

Extension of fourteen (14) days from the date of ruling for the applicants to lodge their intended appeal