verdiana samwel mushema vs veronica kimene and others 2020 tzhclandd 135 14 may 2020

verdiana samwel mushema vs veronica kimene and others 2020 tzhclandd 135 14 may 2020

The delay in filing the appeal was technical, not inordinate, as the applicant acted promptly after each procedural setback. Sufficient cause was shown for extension of time.

Citation
verdiana samwel mushema vs veronica kimene and others 2020 tzhclandd 135 14 may 2020
Parties
Applicant: Verdiana Samwel Mushema; 1st Respondent: Veronica Kimene; 2nd Respondent: Robin Kimene; 3rd Respondent: Matilda Kimene
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
14 May 2020
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Land Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Jurisdiction, Technical Delay
Source Language
English
Land Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Jurisdiction Technical Delay

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Parties

Verdiana Samwel Mushema

Applicant

Veronica Kimene

1st Respondent

Robin Kimene

2nd Respondent

Matilda Kimene

3rd Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to file an appeal against the decision of the District Land and Housing Tribunal

Ratio Decidendi

The delay in filing the appeal was technical, not inordinate, as the applicant acted promptly after each procedural setback. Sufficient cause was shown for extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Extension of time to file intended appeal granted
  • Appeal to be filed within thirty (30) days from the date of the ruling