sadick ismail vs republic 2020 tzhc 2202 5 august 2020
The applicant advanced good cause for the delay, namely loss and subsequent retrieval of documents, which was supported by affidavit evidence and not opposed by the respondent. The court exercised its discretion to grant the extension of time.
- Citation
- sadick ismail vs republic 2020 tzhc 2202 5 august 2020
- Parties
- Applicant: Sadick S/o Ismail; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 5 August 2020
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
- Outcome
- Application allowed
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Lost Documents as Ground for Delay
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Sadick S/o Ismail
Applicant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant has advanced sufficient reason for delay in filing notice of intention to appeal and petition of appeal
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant advanced good cause for the delay, namely loss and subsequent retrieval of documents, which was supported by affidavit evidence and not opposed by the respondent. The court exercised its discretion to grant the extension of time.
Court Disposition
Application allowed
Orders
- Applicant to file notice of intention to appeal within ten (10) days from the date of ruling
- Applicant to file petition of appeal within forty five (45) days from the date of ruling
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