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The Court of Appeal granted a 30-day extension of time to file an appeal, finding an arguable illegality but not accepting advocate sickness as the sole reason for delay.
The High Court held that the defendant had better title to the disputed house because his earlier sale agreement was accepted and the plaintiff’s later purchase was ineffective.
The appellant could not acquire valid title to the suit property because the second respondent, having been convicted of illegally selling the property, had no valid title to pass. The sale agreement was null and void, and the third respondent was properly declared the lawful owner based on superior documentary and oral evidence.
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Court of Appeal of Tanzania granted a stay of execution pending appeal, holding that the High Court decree was executable and that good cause was shown under the appellate rules.
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application to review its earlier decision, holding that the grounds raised did not justify review and amounted to a rehearing.
The applicant failed to establish any of the grounds for review as stipulated by law and precedent. The prior decision regarding the heirs did not annul the administrator's appointment or the sale of the property. The application is an impermissible attempt to rehear the appeal rather than a proper review.
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The Court of Appeal upheld dismissal of an appeal over estate property, finding Sofia Said had no title or authority to transfer the suit premises to the appellant.
The Court of Appeal allowed an appeal against a LART Tribunal decision, holding the petition was time-barred and the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction over execution objections.
The High Court granted the applicant 14 more days to file an appeal, finding the delay arose from preparation of the record and that arguable points of law existed.
The High Court stayed execution of a demolition order, holding that the objector’s rights had to be heard because she was not a party to the original proceedings.
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