20010206 TZCA Dar es Salaam

20010206 TZCA Dar es Salaam

The appellant was represented by his advocate at the delivery of judgment, who received the judgment on his behalf; therefore, the appellant cannot claim lack of awareness, and no valid reason exists for extension of time to appeal.

Citation
20010206 TZCA Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Stanley Williamson Nfema; Respondent: Stanslaus Chikoso
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
6 February 2001
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From High Court Refusal to Extend Time to Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Service of Judgment, Representation by Advocate
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Service of Judgment Representation by Advocate

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Parties

Stanley Williamson Nfema

Appellant

Stanslaus Chikoso

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From High Court Refusal to Extend Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was present or represented at the delivery of judgment
  2. 2 Whether there was valid ground for extension of time to file an appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was represented by his advocate at the delivery of judgment, who received the judgment on his behalf; therefore, the appellant cannot claim lack of awareness, and no valid reason exists for extension of time to appeal.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Appellant to pay costs