selemani shabani vs mwamtoro ally 1995 tzca 59 3 november 1995

The applicant failed to advance any good ground or provide evidence to justify extension of time; ignorance of the law and unsupported claims of ill health are insufficient.

Citation: selemani shabani vs mwamtoro ally 1995 tzca 59 3 november 1995
Parties: Applicant: Selemani Shabani; Respondent: Mwamtoro Ally
Court: TZCA
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 3 November 1995
Procedural Posture: Civil Reference / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: reference dismissed with costs
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Ignorance of Law, Probate
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Extension of Time Ignorance of Law Probate

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Parties

Selemani Shabani

Applicant

Mwamtoro Ally

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Reference / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to file memorandum of appeal
2 Whether ignorance of the law or ill health without documentary proof constitutes sufficient cause

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to advance any good ground or provide evidence to justify extension of time; ignorance of the law and unsupported claims of ill health are insufficient.

Court Disposition

reference dismissed with costs

Orders

reference dismissed
costs awarded to respondent