19980618 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19980618 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The applicant established sufficient reasons for delay, including advocate's negligence and overwhelming chances of success in the intended appeal, justifying the court's discretion to grant extension of time.

Citation
19980618 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Yusuf Same; Appellant: Hawa Dada; Respondent: Hadija Yusuf
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
18 June 1998
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Apply for Leave to Appeal
Outcome
Application allowed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Sufficient Reason, Negligence of Advocate, Probate and Administration of Estates
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Probate and Administration Extension of Time Sufficient Reason Negligence of Advocate Probate and Administration of Estates

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Parties

Yusuf Same

Appellant

Hawa Dada

Appellant

Hadija Yusuf

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Apply for Leave to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient reason for extension of time to apply for leave to appeal
  2. 2 Whether negligence of an advocate can constitute sufficient reason for extension of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant established sufficient reasons for delay, including advocate's negligence and overwhelming chances of success in the intended appeal, justifying the court's discretion to grant extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

  • Extension of time granted to file application for leave to appeal