Kirya Grace Wanzala v Lufafa and Another
Kirya Grace Wanzala v Lufafa and Another (Election Petition Application 20 of 2016) [2016] UGCA 92 (15 November 2016)
The court found that the applicant's failure to file the memorandum and record of appeal within the stipulated time was primarily due to delays by High Court officials in availing certified copies of the judgment and proceedings. The applicant demonstrated vigilance in pursuing the documents, and the delay was not attributable to lack of diligence. The court held that errors or delays by court officials constitute sufficient cause for extension of time under Rule 5 of the Judicature (Court of Appeal) Rules. The existence of a pending application to strike out the notice of appeal did not bar…
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- Extension Of Time
- Election Petition Appeals
- Procedural Delays
- Court Official Errors