MCA139 1

Illegality in the appellate court's reliance on absence of board resolution constitutes sufficient cause for extension of time, notwithstanding failure to account for delay.

Citation: MCA139 1
Parties: Applicant: Randa Microfinance; 1st Respondent: Hellen Aloyce Bupamba; 2nd Respondent: Witness Elibariki
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 17 December 2024
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome: Application allowed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeals, Illegality as Ground for Extension, Company Law—board Resolution
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Illegality as Ground for Extension Company Law—board Resolution

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Parties

Randa Microfinance

Applicant

Hellen Aloyce Bupamba

1st Respondent

Witness Elibariki

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether sufficient cause exists for extension of time to appeal
2 Whether illegality of the decision is a valid ground for extension

Ratio Decidendi

Illegality in the appellate court's reliance on absence of board resolution constitutes sufficient cause for extension of time, notwithstanding failure to account for delay.

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

Applicant to file intended appeal within 14 days