richard mhumpa vs matumaini saccos limited 2017 tzhc 2244 26 july 2017

richard mhumpa vs matumaini saccos limited 2017 tzhc 2244 26 july 2017

Delay was justified as applicant was pursuing a similar remedy which was struck out for reasons beyond his control, constituting sufficient ground for extension.

Citation
richard mhumpa vs matumaini saccos limited 2017 tzhc 2244 26 july 2017
Parties
Applicant: Richard Mhumpa; Respondent: Matumaini SACCOS Limited
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
26 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application allowed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Law of Limitation
Source Language
English

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Parties

Richard Mhumpa

Applicant

Matumaini SACCOS Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

  1. 1 Whether sufficient grounds exist to grant extension of time to file appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

Delay was justified as applicant was pursuing a similar remedy which was struck out for reasons beyond his control, constituting sufficient ground for extension.

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

  • Applicant granted thirty (30) days from date of ruling to file appeal
  • Costs shall follow the event