Ruling Mawia

Despite lack of documentary proof of illness, the short delay of three days and the circumstances justified extension of time in the interest of justice.

Citation: Ruling Mawia
Parties: Applicant: Mawia Musai; 1st Respondent: Kassim Wegolo; 2nd Respondent: Tabu Wegolo
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 23 August 2024
Procedural Posture: Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeals, Sufficient Cause, Delay Due to Illness
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Land Law Extension of Time Appeals Sufficient Cause Delay Due to Illness

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Parties

Mawia Musai

Applicant

Kassim Wegolo

1st Respondent

Tabu Wegolo

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant established sufficient cause for extension of time to file an appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Despite lack of documentary proof of illness, the short delay of three days and the circumstances justified extension of time in the interest of justice.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

Applicant to lodge intended appeal within 30 days from date of ruling.
No order as to costs.