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The High Court Labour Division struck out a revision application for non-compliance with mandatory procedural rules, including a defective affidavit and contradictory citations.
Failure to comply with the mandatory requirements of Rule 24(3)(a) of GN No. 106 of 2007 by not clearly and concisely stating names, descriptions, and addresses of parties in the affidavit renders the application defective and incompetent.
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The Court of Appeal dismissed a review application, holding the complaints challenged the merits of an earlier procedural ruling rather than showing an error apparent on the record.
The Court of Appeal struck out an application for restoration after finding non-compliance with mandatory rules on written submissions and service.
Failure by the plaintiffs to file witness statements within the prescribed period without prior leave of court is tantamount to failure to prosecute the case, warranting dismissal for want of prosecution.
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The single Justice properly exercised judicial discretion in dismissing the application for extension of time, having considered all relevant factors including the applicant's admitted negligence and failure to comply with procedural rules. There was no justification to interfere with the decision.
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The Court of Appeal of Tanzania dismissed a reference challenging refusal to extend time to file written submissions, finding no basis to interfere with the single judge’s discretion.
The single Justice properly exercised discretion under Rule 106(9) of the Court of Appeal Rules by dismissing the application for extension of time, having considered all relevant factors including the applicant's admitted negligence and failure to comply with procedural requirements. There was no justification to interfere with the decision.
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The Court of Appeal struck out an application for extension of time after the applicant failed to file written submissions within 60 days and showed no exceptional reason.
Election petition struck out for failure to attach mandatory annexures, so it did not disclose a cause of action.
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