thomas john vs peter maingu 2 others 2023 tzhc 21827 17 october 2023

Applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay due to proven sickness and unchallenged allegations of illegality; application for extension of time is meritorious and allowed.

Citation: thomas john vs peter maingu 2 others 2023 tzhc 21827 17 october 2023
Parties: Applicant: Thomas John; 1st Respondent: Peter Maingu; 2nd Respondent: Elizabeth Marwa Mahingu; 3rd Respondent: The Board of Trustees Chama Chademokrasia na Maendeleo
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 17 October 2023
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome: Application allowed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeals, Sickness as Ground for Delay, Illegality in Tribunal Decision
Source Language: English

Land Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Sickness as Ground for Delay Illegality in Tribunal Decision

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Parties

Thomas John

Applicant

Peter Maingu

1st Respondent

Elizabeth Marwa Mahingu

2nd Respondent

The Board of Trustees Chama Chademokrasia na Maendeleo

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether sufficient cause exists to grant extension of time to appeal
2 Whether sickness and alleged illegalities constitute good cause for delay

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay due to proven sickness and unchallenged allegations of illegality; application for extension of time is meritorious and allowed.

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

Applicant granted thirty (30) days from date of order to file appeal against Tribunal decision in Application No. 50 of 2016
No order as to costs