republic vs safari mosses samon 2022 tzhc 700 31 march 2022

republic vs safari mosses samon 2022 tzhc 700 31 march 2022

The applicant failed to show sufficient cause for the delay, as misplacement of the file was not a valid reason since the necessary information could have been obtained from the court. Therefore, the application for extension of time was dismissed.

Citation
republic vs safari mosses samon 2022 tzhc 700 31 march 2022
Parties
Applicant: The Republic; Respondent: Safari Mosses @ Samon
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
31 March 2022
Procedural Posture
Misc. Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Good Cause for Delay
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Appellate Procedure Extension of Time Notice of Appeal Good Cause for Delay

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Parties

The Republic

Applicant

Safari Mosses @ Samon

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Misc. Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant demonstrated good cause for extension of time to file notice of appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to show sufficient cause for the delay, as misplacement of the file was not a valid reason since the necessary information could have been obtained from the court. Therefore, the application for extension of time was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time is dismissed with no order as to costs.