samwel philemon vs republic 2017 tzca 316 3 march 2017
Applicant's delay was caused by factors beyond his control, including absence at delivery of judgment and unsuccessful attempts to obtain a copy; sufficient cause for delay was established.
- Citation
- samwel philemon vs republic 2017 tzca 316 3 march 2017
- Parties
- Applicant: Samwel Philemon; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 3 March 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
- Outcome
- Application granted
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Judicial Discretion
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Samwel Philemon
Applicant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether sufficient cause has been shown for extension of time to file notice of appeal
Ratio Decidendi
Applicant's delay was caused by factors beyond his control, including absence at delivery of judgment and unsuccessful attempts to obtain a copy; sufficient cause for delay was established.
Court Disposition
Application granted
Orders
- Applicant to file notice of appeal within 30 days from date of ruling
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