Tanzania Case Law

ocr tanzlii 10 gasaya

Court

TANZLII

The court held that, despite the delay, the Respondent demonstrated diligence and resilience in pursuing his right to be heard. The overriding objective principle requires the court to prioritize substantive justice over procedural technicalities. Therefore, the Counter Affidavit is accepted as if filed on time, and the matter will proceed on its merits.

Source excerpt

• Extension of time
• Filing of counter affidavit
• Right to be heard
• Overriding objective principle

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ledger hotel resort vs monica mohamed 2020 tzhcld 41 8 may 2020

Court

TANZLII

The High Court Labour Division dismissed an application for extension of time to file a counter-affidavit, finding the delay was unexplained and showed lack of diligence.

• Extension of time
• Limitation period
• Good cause for delay
• Filing of counter affidavit
• Extension-of-time
• Good-cause

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