Andrew Mundangepfupfu v The Church of the Province of Central Africa

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether condonation should be granted for late noting of application for leave to appeal.","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Delay of four months; applicant’s explanation of lack of funds"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the applicant has reasonable prospects of success on appeal.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Original respondent not a legal persona; real employer was Kunonga’s church"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the substitution of respondent would be a mere formality.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"CPCA not originally cited; original entity not a legal person"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the respondent would suffer prejudice if condonation were granted.","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Respondent not involved in suspension; forced to incur legal costs"}

Background