shabani mrisho dilunga v rajabu saidi mgonanze another 2023 tzhclandd 16691 25 july 2023

shabani mrisho dilunga v rajabu saidi mgonanze another 2023 tzhclandd 16691 25 july 2023

Applicant failed to account for each day of delay, particularly the 53 days after obtaining the ruling copy; medical report did not justify delay beyond 25 December 2022; delay was inordinate and applicant did not act promptly; no good or sufficient cause shown for extension.

Citation
shabani mrisho dilunga v rajabu saidi mgonanze another 2023 tzhclandd 16691 25 july 2023
Parties
Applicant: Shabani Mrisho Dilunga; 1st Respondent: Rajabu Saidi Mgonanze; 2nd Respondent: Selemani Meli
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
25 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Limitation Period, Appeals, Delay Justification
Source Language
English

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Parties

Shabani Mrisho Dilunga

Applicant

Rajabu Saidi Mgonanze

1st Respondent

Selemani Meli

2nd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for extension of time to file an appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant failed to account for each day of delay, particularly the 53 days after obtaining the ruling copy; medical report did not justify delay beyond 25 December 2022; delay was inordinate and applicant did not act promptly; no good or sufficient cause shown for extension.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Application for extension of time is dismissed.
  • Applicant to pay costs.