LEOPARD TOURS JUDGMENT edited

LEOPARD TOURS JUDGMENT edited

The appellant complied with Order VII Rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Code by stating grounds for exemption from limitation in the plaint. The trial court erred in treating the issue as a preliminary objection and in condemning a legal aid beneficiary to pay costs. The ruling and order of the trial court are nullified, and the matter is remitted for hearing on the merits.

Citation
LEOPARD TOURS JUDGMENT edited
Parties
Appellant: Ramadhani Said Mpasabe; 1st Respondent: Leopard Tours Limited; 2nd Respondent: Ngaima Seif Salum
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
20 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Limitation of Actions, Extension of Time, Legal Aid, Costs
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Limitation of Actions Extension of Time Legal Aid Costs

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Parties

Ramadhani Said Mpasabe

Appellant

Leopard Tours Limited

1st Respondent

Ngaima Seif Salum

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial court erred in holding non-compliance with Order 7 Rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Code
  2. 2 Whether the trial court prematurely determined the issue of condonation of delay
  3. 3 Whether the trial court erred in determining timeliness as a preliminary objection

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant complied with Order VII Rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Code by stating grounds for exemption from limitation in the plaint. The trial court erred in treating the issue as a preliminary objection and in condemning a legal aid beneficiary to pay costs. The ruling and order of the trial court are nullified, and the matter is remitted for hearing on the merits.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Ruling and order of the trial court quashed and set aside
  • Matter remitted to the Resident Magistrate Court of Dar es Salaam at Kisutu for hearing on the merits