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Employment law [2020] LSCA 15

The Prime Minister v Molotsi (C of A (CIV) 34 of 2019)

The Prime Minister v Molotsi (C of A (CIV) 34 of 2019) [2020] LSCA 15 (29 May 2020)

The Appeal Court of Lesotho refused condonation and struck an appeal off the roll, holding that fixed-term public service contracts for ex-LLA members were unlawfully terminated.

  • Termination of fixed-term contracts
  • Mandatory retirement age
  • Compensation for ex-combatants
  • Contract variation
  • Condonation for late appeal
  • Employment-law
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Labour law [2019] LSCA 55

National University of Lesotho v Thabane (C of A (CIV) 67 of 2019)

National University of Lesotho v Thabane (C of A (CIV) 67 of 2019) [2019] LSCA 55 (1 November 2019)

The Court of Appeal held the Labour Appeal Court was improperly constituted and lacked jurisdiction, set aside its order, and granted condonation for a late appeal.

  • Jurisdiction of labour appeal court
  • Proper constitution of courts
  • Condonation for late appeal
  • Review of administrative action
  • Compliance with court rules
  • Labour-law
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Land law [2017] LSCA 11

Masupha v Nkoe & Another (C of A (CIV); LC of APN 42)

Masupha v Nkoe & Another (C of A (CIV); LC of APN 42) [2017] LSCA 11 (12 May 2017)

The Land Court erred in summarily dismissing the application at pre-trial stage where a real dispute of fact existed. The applicant should have been allowed to amend pleadings and proceed to trial. Condonation for late filing of appeal was justified due to lack of notice of judgment delivery and prospects of success.

  • Inheritance of land
  • Jurisdiction
  • Preliminary objections
  • Condonation for late appeal
  • Summary dismissal
  • Land litigation procedure
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Civil procedure [2012] LSCA 20

Dambha v Standard Lesotho Bank Ltd and Another (C of A (CIV) 46 of 2011)

Dambha v Standard Lesotho Bank Ltd and Another (C of A (CIV) 46 of 2011) [2012] LSCA 20 (27 April 2012)

The Court of Appeal of Lesotho dismissed condonation for a late appeal, finding the delay unsatisfactorily explained and the appeal lacking prospects of success.

  • Rescission of default judgment
  • Condonation for late appeal
  • Court rules compliance
  • Condonation
  • Late-appeal
  • Rescission-of-default-judgment
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