Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Extension of Time and Negligence of Counsel – Party Should Not be Penalized for Counsel’s Negligence

Area of law
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A litigant should not suffer for counsel's procedural mistakes. The court may grant extension of time despite counsel's negligence. The principle applies to applications for extension of time to appeal. The court considers the overall interests of justice. The rule does not protect gross negligence…

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