20191204 TZCA Mwanza

20191204 TZCA Mwanza

The appellant failed to account for the delay after receiving the judgment and did not demonstrate good and sufficient cause; the High Court judiciously exercised its discretion in refusing extension of time.

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Citation
20191204 TZCA Mwanza
Parties
Appellant: Nyabazere Gora; Respondent: Charles Buya
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 December 2019
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Discretion of Court, Natural Justice, Ownership of Land
Source Language
english
Land Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Discretion of Court Natural Justice Ownership of Land

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Parties

Nyabazere Gora

Appellant

Charles Buya

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the High Court erred in refusing extension of time to appeal against DLHT decision
  2. 2 Whether the appellant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay
  3. 3 Whether the High Court exercised discretion judiciously

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to account for the delay after receiving the judgment and did not demonstrate good and sufficient cause; the High Court judiciously exercised its discretion in refusing extension of time.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • appeal dismissed in its entirety
  • no order as to costs