sophia mohamed juma vs nmb 2 others 2023 tzhclandd 17128 16 november 2023

sophia mohamed juma vs nmb 2 others 2023 tzhclandd 17128 16 november 2023

The preliminary objection lacks merit because the respondent failed to provide proof that the previous appeal was withdrawn without leave to refile; the objection is not based on a pure point of law and requires factual ascertainment.

Citation
sophia mohamed juma vs nmb 2 others 2023 tzhclandd 17128 16 november 2023
Parties
Applicant: Sophia Mohamed Juma; 1st Respondent: NMB Bank PLC; 2nd Respondent: Nsambo & Company; 3rd Respondent: Ramadhani Juma Mtunguja
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
16 November 2023
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Preliminary Objection
Outcome
Preliminary objection overruled with costs
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Withdrawal of Suit, Preliminary Objection
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Land Law Extension of Time Withdrawal of Suit Preliminary Objection

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Parties

Sophia Mohamed Juma

Applicant

NMB Bank PLC

1st Respondent

Nsambo & Company

2nd Respondent

Ramadhani Juma Mtunguja

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Preliminary Objection

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant is barred from refiling appeal after withdrawal without leave
  2. 2 Whether the preliminary objection is based on pure point of law

Ratio Decidendi

The preliminary objection lacks merit because the respondent failed to provide proof that the previous appeal was withdrawn without leave to refile; the objection is not based on a pure point of law and requires factual ascertainment.

Court Disposition

Preliminary objection overruled with costs

Orders

  • Preliminary objection overruled
  • Costs awarded to applicant