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AI summary
The High Court heard an appeal by the Financial and Fiscal Commission against an order that did not set aside the appointments of two respondents, even though their appointments had been declared invalid. The court granted condonation for the late notice of appeal and dismissed the appeal with costs. The judgment discusses section 172(1)(b) of the Constitution, condonation, and costs.
It may be relevant to constitutional litigation, public sector employment disputes, and appeals concerning section 172(1)(b) discretion and costs.
Evidence from source
Summary: Appeal against an order made, in the exercise of the court a quo ’s discretion in terms of section 172(1)(b) of the Constitution, refusing to set aside the appointment of the respondents
Supports: Summary of the appeal and the section 172(1)(b) issue.
the appeal raises issues of public importance. The public importance of the matter derives from the fact that the appellant is a public institution
Supports: Why the matter may be relevant to public law and public sector litigation.