nehemia philipo vs christopher duwanghe 2018 tzhc 2507 31 october 2018

Applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay, as the 9-day period after receiving judgment and decree was reasonable given his unrepresented status and residency; extension of time granted.

Citation: nehemia philipo vs christopher duwanghe 2018 tzhc 2507 31 october 2018
Parties: Applicant: Nehemia Philipo; Respondent: Christopher Duwanghe
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 31 October 2018
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeals, Sufficient Cause, Delay Justification
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Land Law Extension of Time Appeals Sufficient Cause Delay Justification

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Parties

Nehemia Philipo

Applicant

Christopher Duwanghe

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal
2 Whether the delay of 9 days after procurement of judgment and decree was justified

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay, as the 9-day period after receiving judgment and decree was reasonable given his unrepresented status and residency; extension of time granted.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

Extension of time to appeal against the District Land and Housing Tribunal decision is granted for 30 days from the date of the ruling.
Application granted with costs.