20170726 TZCA Dar es Salaam

20170726 TZCA Dar es Salaam

The applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay as he was pursuing a similar remedy in court and the previous application was struck out for reasons beyond his control, justifying extension of time.

Citation
20170726 TZCA Dar es Salaam
Parties
Applicant: Richard Mhumpha; Respondent: Matumaini SACCOS Limited
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
26 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Appeal
Outcome
Application allowed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Limitation of Actions
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Limitation of Actions

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Parties

Richard Mhumpha

Applicant

Matumaini SACCOS Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay as he was pursuing a similar remedy in court and the previous application was struck out for reasons beyond his control, justifying extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

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