Allegations of denial of fair hearing that are reasonably arguable may constitute an exceptional or special circumstance justifying a stay of execution pending appeal.

The grant or refusal of a stay of execution is at the discretion of the court, and such discretion must be exercised judicially, taking into consideration…

An arguable issue of jurisdiction raised in a notice of appeal constitutes a special circumstance that may justify a stay of execution, because if the trial…

Wilful disobedience of a lawful and reasonable order of the master justifies summary dismissal because it disregards a condition essential to the contract of service.

Gross misconduct is conduct of a grave and weighty character as to undermine the confidence that should exist between an employee and an employer, warranting summary…

The common law right of an employer to summarily dismiss an employee for gross misconduct is incorporated into a collective agreement by reference to "the law,"…

Parties are considered the same for res judicata if they are privies in blood or in law, such that the cause of action could not have…

The conditions for issue estoppel are: (1) the same question was decided in earlier proceedings; (2) the judicial decision was final; and (3) the parties or…

The High Court has jurisdiction to adjudicate on an issue that is properly joined by the parties, evidence is led on it, and a decision is…

In an action in detinue, the value of the chattel claimed but not returned is assessed as at the date of judgment or verdict, not at…

The gist of liability in detinue is the wrongful detention of the plaintiff's chattel after demand for its return. In conversion, the person entitled to possession…

For the purposes of Section 90(4) of the Evidence Act, a statement in a document shall not be deemed to have been made by a person…