Leo K. Chipowe v Attorney General (Appeal No. 39 of 1988) [1991] ZMSC 85 (9 November 1991)

Leo K. Chipowe v Attorney General (Appeal No. 39 of 1988) [1991] ZMSC 85 (9 November 1991)

The court held that the appellant was in breach of his duties by failing to answer a parliamentary question in good time, amounting to gross negligence. The disciplinary process was properly followed, and the demotion was justified. The appellant was not entitled to damages.

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Citation
[1991] ZMSC 85
Parties
Appellant: Leo K Chipowe; Respondent: The Attorney General
Court
Supreme Court of Zambia
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Case Number
Appeal No. 39 of 1988
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Public Service Discipline, Demotion, Damages for Wrongful Demotion
Source Language
en
Employment Law Administrative Law Public Service Discipline Demotion Damages for Wrongful Demotion

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Parties

Leo K Chipowe

Appellant

The Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the appellant's demotion from Permanent Secretary to Assistant Secretary was lawful
  2. 2 Whether the appellant was entitled to damages for wrongful demotion

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the appellant was in breach of his duties by failing to answer a parliamentary question in good time, amounting to gross negligence. The disciplinary process was properly followed, and the demotion was justified. The appellant was not entitled to damages.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appellant's claim for damages dismissed
  • Demotion upheld