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Awhinawhi Vs. Oteri (1984) CLR 5(c) (SC)

Judgement delivered on May 7th 1984

Brief

  • Notice of appeal
  • Defective sole ground of appeal
  • Amended grounds filed out of time
  • Judgement set aside for want of jurisdiction

Facts

There was no proper ground of appeal filed before the court of appeal. The additional grounds of appeal which were later filed by leave of court were out of time. The court of appeal purported to entertain the appeal.

Issues

Whether an appellate court can assume jurisdiction to hear an appeal...

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