Lepele v Lepele (C of A (CIV) 65 of 14)
Lepele v Lepele (C of A (CIV) 65 of 14) [2015] LSCA 26 (7 August 2015)
The trial judge's exercise of discretion to rescind the divorce decree was justified due to uncontroverted evidence that the withdrawal of defence was unauthorized, and the respondent was denied the opportunity to contest the allegations. Appellate interference was unwarranted as no error in principle or injustice was shown.
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- Rescission of judgment
- Divorce
- Default judgment
- Unauthorized withdrawal of defence
- Appellate review of discretion