bhladwa ltd vs salem construction co ltd 2011 tzhccomd 2074 6 april 2011

bhladwa ltd vs salem construction co ltd 2011 tzhccomd 2074 6 april 2011

The applicant failed to provide sufficient cause for non-appearance, as the reasons given (illness of counsel and inability of other advocates to attend) were not adequately substantiated. The sick sheet lacked detail, and no affidavit from the clerk was provided. The court found the explanations unsatisfactory and dismissed the applications.

Citation
bhladwa ltd vs salem construction co ltd 2011 tzhccomd 2074 6 april 2011
Parties
Petitioner: B. H. Ladwa Limited; Respondent: Salem Construction Company Limited
Court
TZHCCOMD
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
6 April 2011
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Commercial Cause / Ruling on Application to Set Aside Dismissal and Ex Parte Order
Outcome
Applications dismissed with costs to the applicant.
Legal Topics
Setting Aside Dismissal, Ex Parte Proceedings, Sufficient Cause for Non Appearance
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Arbitration Setting Aside Dismissal Ex Parte Proceedings Sufficient Cause for Non Appearance

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Parties

B. H. Ladwa Limited

Petitioner

Salem Construction Company Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Commercial Cause / Ruling on Application to Set Aside Dismissal and Ex Parte Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sufficient cause was shown to set aside the dismissal and ex-parte order for non-appearance

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to provide sufficient cause for non-appearance, as the reasons given (illness of counsel and inability of other advocates to attend) were not adequately substantiated. The sick sheet lacked detail, and no affidavit from the clerk was provided. The court found the explanations unsatisfactory and dismissed the applications.

Court Disposition

Applications dismissed with costs to the applicant.

Orders

  • Applications to set aside dismissal and ex-parte order are dismissed.
  • Applicant to bear the costs of the applications.