19980806 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19980806 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The applicant's explanation that she only became aware of the dismissal order in February 1997 was unchallenged and credible. Her affidavits, though prepared by a layperson, provided sufficient cause for the delay. The absence of medical evidence was not fatal given her recourse to traditional medicine. The cumulative effect of the applications justified setting aside the dismissal order to allow the matter to proceed on merits.

Citation
19980806 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Applicant: Ziada Mbegu; Respondent: Athumani Pembe
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
6 August 1998
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Civil Cause / Ruling on Applications to Set Aside Dismissal Order and for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application allowed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Setting Aside Dismissal Order, Written Submissions, Affidavit Evidence
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Extension of Time Setting Aside Dismissal Order Written Submissions Affidavit Evidence

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Parties

Ziada Mbegu

Applicant

Athumani Pembe

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Civil Cause / Ruling on Applications to Set Aside Dismissal Order and for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant showed sufficient cause for extension of time to set aside the dismissal order
  2. 2 Whether the dismissal order should be set aside given the applicant's circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's explanation that she only became aware of the dismissal order in February 1997 was unchallenged and credible. Her affidavits, though prepared by a layperson, provided sufficient cause for the delay. The absence of medical evidence was not fatal given her recourse to traditional medicine. The cumulative effect of the applications justified setting aside the dismissal order to allow the matter to proceed on merits.

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

  • Dismissal order dated 19/7/96 set aside
  • Matter to proceed on merits