20061208 TZHC Mwanza

Proceedings conducted after the expiry of the case life span without an order for extension are a nullity and must be quashed.

Citation: 20061208 TZHC Mwanza
Parties: Appellant: Mwanza City Engineer; Appellant: Mwanza City Council; Respondent: Anchor Traders Ltd
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 8 December 2006
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome: proceedings and judgment quashed
Legal Topics: Case Track System, Extension of Time, Nullity of Proceedings
Source Language: English

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Mwanza City Engineer

Appellant

Mwanza City Council

Appellant

Anchor Traders Ltd

Respondent

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

1 Who bears the duty to apply for extension of time once the case life span has expired under the case track system?
2 Whether proceedings conducted after expiry of the case life span without extension are valid.

Proceedings conducted after the expiry of the case life span without an order for extension are a nullity and must be quashed.

proceedings and judgment quashed

All proceedings after expiry of the case life span are quashed, including the appealed judgment.
No order as to costs.