Uganda v John Nawaswa & Anor (Misc. Application No. 16 of 1995)
Uganda v John Nawaswa & Anor (Misc. Application No. 16 of 1995) [1996] UGHCCRD 7 (10 June 1996)
The court held that the applicant failed to demonstrate good or reasonable cause for the delay in lodging the notice of appeal. The explanation that the state was unaware of the acquittals was unconvincing, as the state was represented throughout the proceedings and the prosecutor should have communicated the outcome promptly. The court found that the application appeared to be motivated by the respondents' intention to sue the complainant, rather than a genuine desire to appeal. Furthermore, the affidavit in support of the application was found to be inadmissible hearsay, as it was sworn by…
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- Leave To Appeal Out Of Time
- Good Cause Requirement
- Affidavit Evidence
- Emblezzlement Acquittal