zawadi adamu vs hajara juma 2011 tzhc 2126 9 september 2011

zawadi adamu vs hajara juma 2011 tzhc 2126 9 september 2011

The preliminary objection fails because res judicata does not apply to applications and the current application is distinct from the previous one. The argument of abuse of process is premature as the merits of the intended appeal are not yet before the court.

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Citation
zawadi adamu vs hajara juma 2011 tzhc 2126 9 september 2011
Parties
Applicant: Zawali Adam U; Respondent: Hajara Juma
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
9 September 2011
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Preliminary Objection
Outcome
Preliminary objection dismissed
Legal Topics
Res Judicata, Abuse of Process, Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal
Source Language
english
Civil Procedure Res Judicata Abuse of Process Extension of Time Leave to Appeal

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Parties

Zawali Adam U

Applicant

Hajara Juma

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Application / Ruling on Preliminary Objection

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the application is barred by res judicata
  2. 2 Whether the application is misconceived and an abuse of court process

Ratio Decidendi

The preliminary objection fails because res judicata does not apply to applications and the current application is distinct from the previous one. The argument of abuse of process is premature as the merits of the intended appeal are not yet before the court.

Court Disposition

Preliminary objection dismissed

Orders

  • Preliminary objection rejected with necessary collateral consequences