michael otom amolo vs washington benesius 2024 tzhc 94 24 january 2024

Applicant failed to account for the period of delay between October 2021 and April 2022 after being declared fit, demonstrating negligence and lack of diligence, thus not establishing sufficient cause for extension of time.

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Citation: michael otom amolo vs washington benesius 2024 tzhc 94 24 january 2024
Parties: Applicant: Michael Otom Amolo; Respondent: Washington Benesius
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 24 January 2024
Procedural Posture: Misc. Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome: Application dismissed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Sufficient Cause, Delay, Judicial Discretion
Source Language: english

Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Sufficient Cause Delay Judicial Discretion

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Michael Otom Amolo

Applicant

Washington Benesius

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Misc. Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal out of time

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Court Disposition

Application dismissed

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