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Civil procedure RULING The AG vs

RULING The AG vs

The High Court at Songea granted the Attorney General 14 days to file an out-of-time revision application, finding sufficient cause and no order as to costs.

  • Extension of time
  • Revision
  • Illegality
  • Discretionary powers
  • Extension-of-time
  • Civil-procedure
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Land law ahmad hamisi mkwamba vs sevarine koronel nachihangu 2023 tzhc 21552 29 september 2023

ahmad hamisi mkwamba vs sevarine koronel nachihangu 2023 tzhc 21552 29 september 2023

The District Land and Housing Tribunal exercised its discretion judiciously, reasonably, and on sound legal principles in granting the extension of time to the respondent, based on credible reasons including delayed supply of judgment copy and allegations of procedural irregularity.

  • Extension of time
  • Appeal competency
  • Discretionary powers
  • Execution of judgment
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Civil procedure paul alphonce shayo versus tuberio kalolo 2023 tzhc 21570 29 september 2023

paul alphonce shayo versus tuberio kalolo 2023 tzhc 21570 29 september 2023

The High Court dismissed an appeal against an order extending time to appeal, holding that the District Court properly exercised discretion based on sufficient medical explanation for delay.

  • Extension of time
  • Appeals
  • Discretionary powers
  • Accounting for delay
  • Extension-of-time
  • Civil-appeals
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Criminal law vivian edgin vs republic 2023 tzca 17547 23 august 2023

vivian edgin vs republic 2023 tzca 17547 23 august 2023

The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for extension of time to seek review, finding the applicant had not shown good cause for a delay of more than three years.

  • Extension of time
  • Review of judgment
  • Good cause requirement
  • Discretionary powers
  • Extension-of-time
  • Appellate-procedure
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Civil procedure lidey kibona vs godfrey conrad mosha 2023 tzhclandd 16776 17 august 2023

lidey kibona vs godfrey conrad mosha 2023 tzhclandd 16776 17 august 2023

The High Court partly allowed a taxation reference, reducing instruction fees from Tsh 2,500,000 to Tsh 1,333,333.8 while leaving attendance costs unchanged.

  • Instruction fees
  • Taxation reference
  • Advocates remuneration
  • Discretionary powers
  • Taxation-of-costs
  • Instruction-fees
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Criminal law shigela mazudi lindui mazuri 5 others vs the republic 2023 tzhc 18041 12 may 2023

shigela mazudi lindui mazuri 5 others vs the republic 2023 tzhc 18041 12 may 2023

The trial magistrate exercised discretion properly in ordering forfeiture and considered mitigation; however, the fines imposed on minors should have been directed to their parents or guardians as per the Law of the Child Act.

  • Forfeiture
  • Sentencing of minors
  • Unlawful introduction of domestic animals
  • Discretionary powers
  • Mitigation
  • Alternative punishment
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Civil procedure CIV APP 14

CIV APP 14

The appellant failed to provide sufficient cause for the delay and did not account for each day of delay as required by law; absence of proof regarding the uncle's sickness and lack of diligence justified the lower court's refusal to grant extension of time.

  • Extension of time
  • Matrimonial appeal
  • Sufficient cause
  • Delay in filing
  • Discretionary powers
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Civil procedure amani mafuru vs shibide lugoba 2022 tzhc 15074 8 december 2022

amani mafuru vs shibide lugoba 2022 tzhc 15074 8 december 2022

High Court appeal dismissed after finding no sufficient cause to extend time to appeal from the Primary Court decision.

  • Extension of time
  • Sufficient cause
  • Locus standi
  • Appeals from primary court
  • Discretionary powers
  • Extension-of-time
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Land law ALLY KITIKU Updated

ALLY KITIKU Updated

Applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for delay; poverty is not recognized as a valid ground, and medical evidence was inadequate and appeared as an afterthought. No material sufficient cause was established to warrant extension of time.

  • Extension of time
  • Appeals
  • Sufficient cause
  • Discretionary powers
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