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Supreme Court
Dombo Chibanda & 2 Ors v City of Harare
[2021] ZWSC 83
Case Details
Court
Supreme Court
Date
29 June 2021
Citation
[2021] ZWSC 83
Judgment No.
SC 83/21
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Application
Bench
Presiding
Hlatshwayo JA
Full Bench
Hlatshwayo JA
Areas of Law
Civil ProcedureLabour LawPension Law
Keywords
condonationlate filingappealpension schemeretirementLocal Authorities Employees Principal Pension Scheme
Tags
condonationextension of timepension schemeretirement age
legislation
Statutes Cited
- Local Authorities Employees Principal Pension Scheme
ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"Whether applicants should be granted condonation for failing to note appeal within prescribed time limits","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"3.5 year delay; failure to pay costs; wrong legal advice"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether extension of time should be granted to note appeal","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Same as above"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Three employees of City of Harare challenged their retirement at age 60-64, arguing they should retire at 65. High Court dismissed their application. They failed to properly note appeal within time limits and sought condonation 3.5 years later.
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