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The applicant failed to provide sufficient reasons for non-appearance in three consecutive court sessions, and did not notify the court in a timely manner; thus, the court declined to exercise its discretion to restore the appeal.
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The applicant's delay was due to circumstances beyond his control, specifically the delay in obtaining the judgment and being transferred between prisons, which constitutes good cause for extension of time.
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The High Court dismissed an application to extend time for filing a criminal appeal, finding the applicant failed to account for an 11-month delay.
Court of Appeal dismissed an application to extend time to serve a notice of appeal, finding the applicant failed to show good cause for the long delay.
The applicant failed to account for the 6-month delay after being granted an extension and did not provide sufficient reasons in his affidavit, thus failing to demonstrate good cause for further extension of time.
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The applicant demonstrated technical delay by actively pursuing his rights in court, which constitutes good cause for extension of time under the law and relevant precedents.
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The applicant failed to provide sufficient and credible reasons for non-appearance of both the advocate's partner and the plaintiff's witnesses. Ten days was sufficient for another advocate to prepare. There was no attempt to explain the absence of the plaintiff and witnesses. Therefore, good cause was not established and the application for restoration is dismissed.
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The applicant's affidavit was found to contain untruths and contradictions, rendering it unreliable and incapable of supporting the application for extension of time; consequently, no good cause was demonstrated.
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The Court of Appeal denied an applicant’s request to extend time to seek review, holding that a 116-day delay was unexplained and no good cause was shown.
The Court of Appeal of Tanzania granted an extension of time to seek review, finding the delay explained and the proposed review based on arguable Rule 66 grounds.
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