marysiana mathew vs mathew tura and another 2020 tzhc 660 30 april 2020

marysiana mathew vs mathew tura and another 2020 tzhc 660 30 april 2020

The applicant's reason for delay—tracing documents to prove marital status—was not sufficient, as such documents were not required to file an appeal. Therefore, the application for extension of time was dismissed.

Citation
marysiana mathew vs mathew tura and another 2020 tzhc 660 30 april 2020
Parties
Applicant: Marysiana Mathew; 1st Respondent: Mathew Tura; 2nd Respondent: Tabu Machota
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
30 April 2020
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Jurisdiction, Matrimonial Property, Appeals
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Jurisdiction Matrimonial Property Appeals

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Parties

Marysiana Mathew

Applicant

Mathew Tura

1st Respondent

Tabu Machota

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has adduced sufficient reasons for extension of time to appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's reason for delay—tracing documents to prove marital status—was not sufficient, as such documents were not required to file an appeal. Therefore, the application for extension of time was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time is dismissed.
  • No order as to costs.