absolution from the instanceleave to appealremittalforeign lawCongolese lawjurisdictionprescriptionvicarious liability
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absolution from the instanceleave to appealremittalforeign lawjurisdiction
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Statutes Cited
High Court Rules, 1971
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether the High Court erred in determining the matter on remittal without rehearing the parties","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Supreme Court remitted matter for determination of all issues"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the court erred in concluding that Congolese law did not need to be proved","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Delict occurred in DRC; respondent did not lead Congolese law evidence"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the court properly applied the test for absolution from the instance","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Court found prima facie case established"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The applicant sought leave to appeal against the High Court's second dismissal of its application for absolution from the instance. The Supreme Court had previously remitted the matter for determination of all issues placed before the court, finding the initial judgment inadequate.
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