maximilian mbogoro vs marcelin komba 2012 tzhclandd 131 4 august 2012

maximilian mbogoro vs marcelin komba 2012 tzhclandd 131 4 august 2012

The appellant failed to provide good and sufficient reasons for the delay in filing the appeal. The absence of the preferred advocate was not a sufficient ground, as alternative legal assistance was available. The District Land Tribunal's decision was justified and is upheld.

Citation
maximilian mbogoro vs marcelin komba 2012 tzhclandd 131 4 august 2012
Parties
Appellant: Maximilian Mbogoro; Respondent: Marcelin Komba
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 August 2012
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Appeal / Appeal From District Land and Housing Tribunal Decision on Extension of Time
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals Procedure, Sufficiency of Reasons for Delay
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Procedure Sufficiency of Reasons for Delay

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Parties

Maximilian Mbogoro

Appellant

Marcelin Komba

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Appeal / Appeal From District Land and Housing Tribunal Decision on Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant provided sufficient reasons for extension of time to appeal from the Ward Tribunal to the District Land and Housing Tribunal
  2. 2 Whether the District Land and Housing Tribunal correctly applied Regulation 13 (3) of the Land Disputes Act, No.2 of 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to provide good and sufficient reasons for the delay in filing the appeal. The absence of the preferred advocate was not a sufficient ground, as alternative legal assistance was available. The District Land Tribunal's decision was justified and is upheld.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Appellant to pay costs