thomas steven osaso vs abraham mathew 2018 tzhc 2497 27 february 2018

Extension of time granted because delay was caused by court's administrative error, not applicant's fault, and applicant acted promptly to rectify the situation.

Citation: thomas steven osaso vs abraham mathew 2018 tzhc 2497 27 february 2018
Parties: Applicant: Thomas Steven Osaso; Respondent: Abraham Mathew
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 27 February 2018
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Appeal
Outcome: Extension of time granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Defective Decree, Substantive Justice Vs Legal Technicalities
Source Language: English

Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Defective Decree Substantive Justice Vs Legal Technicalities

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Parties

Thomas Steven Osaso

Applicant

Abraham Mathew

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether sufficient cause exists to grant extension of time to file an appeal
2 Whether administrative errors by the court justify extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

Extension of time granted because delay was caused by court's administrative error, not applicant's fault, and applicant acted promptly to rectify the situation.

Court Disposition

Extension of time granted

Orders

Applicant granted extension of time to file appeal within 14 days from date of ruling
No order as to costs