simpert pokela vs felix nchimbi 2016 tzhc 2187 19 april 2016

simpert pokela vs felix nchimbi 2016 tzhc 2187 19 april 2016

The appellant failed to provide sufficient reasons for the delay in filing the appeal, as waiting for a copy of the judgment is not a valid excuse and there was no proof of the alleged hospital stay; procedural rules must be strictly followed.

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simpert pokela vs felix nchimbi 2016 tzhc 2187 19 april 2016
Parties
Appellant: Simpert Pokela; Respondent: Felix Nchimbi
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
19 April 2016
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Land Ownership Dispute
Source Language
english
Land Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Land Ownership Dispute

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Parties

Simpert Pokela

Appellant

Felix Nchimbi

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant advanced sufficient reasons for extension of time to appeal
  2. 2 Whether waiting for a copy of judgment is a valid ground for delay

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to provide sufficient reasons for the delay in filing the appeal, as waiting for a copy of the judgment is not a valid excuse and there was no proof of the alleged hospital stay; procedural rules must be strictly followed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.