26 Mar 2025
Extension of time to appeal allowed after the applicant proved sickness and hospitalization; respondent filed no counter affidavit.
10 Feb 2025
High Court at Mbeya dismissed a stay of execution application in a land dispute, holding that substantial loss and security were not established.
21 Jan 2025
Temporary stay granted in a land matter at Geita pending appeal to prevent execution and possible eviction.
25 Nov 2024
High Court at Musoma grants 30 days to file an out-of-time appeal, accepting the prisoner’s explanation for delay in obtaining the judgment.
18 Nov 2024
High Court at Bukoba grants 21 days to file an appeal, finding sufficient cause for delay in an unopposed criminal application.
14 Nov 2024
High Court at Babati dismissed the appeal as time-barred under section 25(b) of the Magistrates Court Act and also for want of prosecution.
18 Oct 2024
The applicant accounted for each day of delay, and the delay was technical due to procedural error; extension of time is justified.
16 Oct 2024
The trial was vitiated by the trial court's failure to comply with section 231(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act, as the accused was not informed of his rights before entering defence, constituting a fatal procedural irregularity that nullifies the conviction and sentence.
20 Sept 2024
Appellant's written submissions and payment of fees were made after the court-ordered deadline; failure to comply with court orders and time bar results in dismissal for want of prosecution.
12 Jul 2024
High Court at Bukoba granted an extension of time to appeal, finding sickness and related delay amounted to good cause in a land dispute.