STELLA MRIKARIA

STELLA MRIKARIA

The appellant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for nonappearance; affidavit was general and lacked specifics; application was time barred; Tribunal was justified in refusing to set aside ex-parte judgment.

Citation
STELLA MRIKARIA
Parties
Appellant: Stella Mrikaria; Respondent: Gwaruda Lele
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2001
Procedural Posture
Land Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Setting Aside Ex Parte Judgment, Sufficient Cause, Service of Process, Time Bar
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Setting Aside Ex Parte Judgment Sufficient Cause Service of Process Time Bar

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Parties

Stella Mrikaria

Appellant

Gwaruda Lele

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant demonstrated sufficient cause for nonappearance to set aside ex-parte judgment
  2. 2 Whether the application to set aside ex-parte judgment was time barred

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for nonappearance; affidavit was general and lacked specifics; application was time barred; Tribunal was justified in refusing to set aside ex-parte judgment.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs.