stephano hussein 202 others vs the registered trustee of islamic development foundation 2021 tzhclandd 720 19 february 2021

Prosecuting an incompetent appeal, where there is no evidence of negligence and the appeal was filed on time, constitutes sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal. The applicants cannot be presumed not to have been parties solely because their names were not listed, given the record's ambiguity.

Citation: stephano hussein 202 others vs the registered trustee of islamic development foundation 2021 tzhclandd 720 19 february 2021
Parties: Applicants: Stephano Hussen and 202 Others; Respondent: The Registered Trustees of Islamic Development Foundation
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 19 February 2021
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeals, Sufficient Cause for Delay
Source Language: English

Land Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Sufficient Cause for Delay

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Parties

Stephano Hussen and 202 Others

Applicants

The Registered Trustees of Islamic Development Foundation

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicants have shown sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal against the decision of the District Land and Housing Tribunal for Kibaha

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Applicants to file their appeal within 14 days from the date of extraction of the drawn order
No order as to costs