thomas gilbert obilla vs perpetua boniface chilai and 2 others 2020 tzhclandd 2281 28 september 2020

The applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for the delay by showing prompt efforts to obtain necessary documents and by filing the application within a reasonable time after the previous application was struck out. Therefore, extension of time was warranted.

Citation: thomas gilbert obilla vs perpetua boniface chilai and 2 others 2020 tzhclandd 2281 28 september 2020
Parties: Applicant: Thomas Gilbert Obilla; 1st Respondent: Perpetua Bonifas Chilai; 2nd Respondent: Robert Joseph Chiti; 3rd Respondent: Prisca Isaya Kilwai
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 28 September 2020
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Land Case Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeals, Delay in Obtaining Judgment and Decree
Source Language: English

Land Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Delay in Obtaining Judgment and Decree

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Parties

Thomas Gilbert Obilla

Applicant

Perpetua Bonifas Chilai

1st Respondent

Robert Joseph Chiti

2nd Respondent

Prisca Isaya Kilwai

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Land Case Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether sufficient cause has been shown to warrant extension of time to appeal against the judgment and decree of the District Land and Housing Tribunal

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Time is extended for the applicant to lodge the intended appeal within 21 days of the date of this ruling.
Costs shall follow cause.