IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF LESOTHO
C of A (CIV) No. 27/04
LAC/REV/36/02
In the matter between:
‘Muso Tšeuoa Appellant
and
The Labour Appeal Court of Lesotho 1st Respondent
The Directorate of Dispute Prevention
and Resolution 2nd Respondent
The Lesotho Precious Garments/P&T
Textile (Pty) Ltd. 3rd Respondent
CORAM:
Grosskopf, JA
Smalberger, JA
Gauntlett, JA
ORDER
After consulting the President of the Court of Appeal, we have decided that this appeal should be heard by the Full Court of five judges. This is because of the importance of the issue raised of the jurisdiction of this court to hear appeals from the Labour Appeal Court.
The President has agreed with us that it is desirable that the Law Society of Lesotho be asked to appoint an amicus curiae, that is an independent legal practitioner of standing, to assist the court at the hearing by advancing legal argument on the issue of jurisdiction.
It will not be possible for an amicus curiae to be appointed and the Full Court constituted during the current session.
The appeal is accordingly postponed to be heard at the next session of the Court of Appeal in October 2005 by the Full Court. The issue of jurisdiction will be dealt with first. If it is decided in favour of the appellant, the appeal will proceed in relation to the merits of the appeal.
Having heard the appellant in relation to the aforegoing, it is so ordered.
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F.H. Grosskopf
JUDGE OF APPEAL
I agree.
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J.W. Smalberger
JUDGE OF APPEAL
I agree.
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J.J. Gauntlett
JUDGE OF APPEAL
MASERU
14 April 2005