thereza ngarama vs bernalidina laurent 2018 tzhc 2687 31 august 2018

thereza ngarama vs bernalidina laurent 2018 tzhc 2687 31 august 2018

Revision proceedings cannot substitute an appeal; the applicant should have sought extension of time to appeal rather than revision. The cited statutory provisions do not empower the court to grant revision upon party application in civil matters.

Citation
thereza ngarama vs bernalidina laurent 2018 tzhc 2687 31 august 2018
Parties
Applicant: Thereza Ngarama; Respondent: Bernalidina Laurent
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
31 August 2018
Procedural Posture
Civil Revision / Ruling
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Revision Proceedings, Appeal Vs Revision, Estate Administration, Matrimonial Property
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Probate and Administration Revision Proceedings Appeal Vs Revision Estate Administration Matrimonial Property

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Parties

Thereza Ngarama

Applicant

Bernalidina Laurent

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Revision / Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether revision proceedings can be invoked as an alternative to appeal
  2. 2 Whether the District Court erred in reversing the Primary Court's decision
  3. 3 Whether the application for revision was properly instituted under the cited provisions

Ratio Decidendi

Revision proceedings cannot substitute an appeal; the applicant should have sought extension of time to appeal rather than revision. The cited statutory provisions do not empower the court to grant revision upon party application in civil matters.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application dismissed
  • Applicant advised to file appeal if dissatisfied