total tanzania limited vs geofrey daniel mchangila 2others 2022 tzhccomd 14 21 february 2022

total tanzania limited vs geofrey daniel mchangila 2others 2022 tzhccomd 14 21 february 2022

The confusion caused by handling two similar applications by the same advocate is excusable; extension of time is granted to allow the applicant to file written submissions.

Citation
total tanzania limited vs geofrey daniel mchangila 2others 2022 tzhccomd 14 21 february 2022
Parties
Applicant: Total Tanzania Limited; 1st Respondent: Geofrey Daniel Mchangila; 2nd Respondent: Citi Bank Tanzania Ltd.; 3rd Respondent: Alchemist Energy Trading DMCC
Court
TZHCCOMD
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
21 February 2022
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Commercial Application / Ruling on Extension of Time to File Written Submissions
Outcome
Extension of time granted to applicant to file written submissions.
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Mistake of Advocate, Failure to Prosecute, Written Submissions
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Mistake of Advocate Failure to Prosecute Written Submissions

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Parties

Total Tanzania Limited

Applicant

Geofrey Daniel Mchangila

1st Respondent

Citi Bank Tanzania Ltd.

2nd Respondent

Alchemist Energy Trading DMCC

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Commercial Application / Ruling on Extension of Time to File Written Submissions

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted extension of time to file written submissions after filing in the wrong case

Ratio Decidendi

The confusion caused by handling two similar applications by the same advocate is excusable; extension of time is granted to allow the applicant to file written submissions.

Court Disposition

Extension of time granted to applicant to file written submissions.

Orders

  • Applicant granted extension of time to file written submissions not later than 28th February 2022.
  • Application set for mention on 3rd March 2022 at 8.30 am.