sophia mohamed juma vs nmb bank plc 2 others 2023 tzhclandd 17178 28 november 2023

sophia mohamed juma vs nmb bank plc 2 others 2023 tzhclandd 17178 28 november 2023

The applicant, though withdrew the appeal without leave, was unrepresented and acted under presumption of right to refile; the delay periods are not inordinate and are reasonable for preparation; sufficient reasons exist for extension of time.

Citation
sophia mohamed juma vs nmb bank plc 2 others 2023 tzhclandd 17178 28 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
28 November 2023
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Withdrawal of Suits, Technical Delay
Source Language
English

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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 Application for Extension of Time

  1. 1 Whether the applicant is entitled to extension of time to file an appeal after withdrawal without leave to refile
  2. 2 Whether the applicant has accounted for all days of delay

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant, though withdrew the appeal without leave, was unrepresented and acted under presumption of right to refile; the delay periods are not inordinate and are reasonable for preparation; sufficient reasons exist for extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Applicant to file intended appeal within 21 days from date of ruling
  • No order as to costs