selemani mrisho vs magreth saimon 2014 tzhc 2316 29 september 2014

selemani mrisho vs magreth saimon 2014 tzhc 2316 29 september 2014

The applicant failed to provide sufficient and credible evidence to support his claim of being prevented from filing the appeal in time due to attending to sick relatives. Mere assertions without documentary proof are not enough to establish sufficient cause.

Citation
selemani mrisho vs magreth saimon 2014 tzhc 2316 29 september 2014
Parties
Applicant: Selemani M Risho; Respondent: Magreth Saimon
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
29 September 2014
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Sufficient Cause for Delay
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Sufficient Cause for Delay

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Parties

Selemani M Risho

Applicant

Magreth Saimon

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to provide sufficient and credible evidence to support his claim of being prevented from filing the appeal in time due to attending to sick relatives. Mere assertions without documentary proof are not enough to establish sufficient cause.

Court Disposition

application dismissed with costs

Orders

  • application dismissed with costs