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Khechane v Semonkong Urban Council (C of A (CIV) 36/2022) [2022] LSCA 45 (11 November 2022)
The Court of Appeal struck out an appeal for lack of leave, holding that section 17 of the Court of Appeal Act is peremptory and a non-compliant appeal is a nullity.
Sehlabi v Molemohi (CIV/T 518 of 2007) [2015] LSHC 24 (5 February 2015)
High Court case on a motor vehicle collision where the defendant was found negligent for driving on the wrong lane and was ordered to pay damages.
Moletsane v Sethati (C of A (CIV) 54 of 2013) [2014] LSCA 49 (24 October 2014)
Once transfer of immovable property has been registered in favour of a purchaser in good faith and without notice of any defect, the sale in execution cannot be set aside, and the respondent failed to prove or allege bad faith or knowledge of defect on the part of the appellant.
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Chen Yun Bo v Paballo Martin Theko and Others (C of A (CIV) 7 of 2014) [2014] LSCA 3 (17 April 2014)
The Court of Appeal refused leave to appeal and a stay of execution, holding the applicant could not raise new grounds not argued below.
Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Others v Lesotho Consolidated Civil Contractors (Pty) Ltd (C of A (CIV) 9 of 14) [2014] LSCA 11 (17 April 2014)
The respondent failed to prove that the notice of termination was contrary to public policy or invalid due to pending arbitration; the appellants exercised a contractual right, and the court a quo erred in granting relief to the respondent.
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Tau v Director of Public Prosecutions (CRI/APN 38 of 13) [2013] LSHC 119 (12 December 2013)
High Court of Lesotho refused bail to four applicants charged with murder with alleged ritual elements, holding they had not shown exceptional circumstances.
Mpobole v Letoao and Others (CIV/APN 475 of 2011) [2012] LSCA 43 (19 October 2012)
The Court of Appeal held that the appellant failed to prove the validity of a special power of attorney signed by a person under estate administration.
Ministry of Public Service and Another v Lebona (C of A (CIV) 6 of 12) [2012] LSCA 46 (19 October 2012)
The Court of Appeal held that a Senior Consumer Affairs Officer was not covered by a Savingram for Legal Officers, so the Grade 12 claim failed.
Rankoane t/a Pro Links Systems v The Liquidator Lesotho Bank (C of A (CIV) 51 of 2011) [2012] LSCA 22 (27 April 2012)
Court of Appeal held the appellant proved repayment of a loan and upheld the appeal, setting aside the High Court order and dismissing the claim with costs.
R v Chief Sekonyela (CRI/T 155 of 7) [2012] LSHC 12 (24 April 2012)
The High Court of Lesotho convicted Chief Sekonyela of murder and sentenced him to 20 years’ imprisonment after finding the Crown proved intentional killing beyond reasonable doubt.
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