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AI summary
The Supreme Court of Appeal dealt with an appeal in a criminal matter where the appellant sought condonation for late filing of the notice of appeal. The court said the appeal had lapsed, there was no application to reinstate it, and condonation was refused. The appeal was struck from the roll.
This may be relevant to criminal appeal procedure and the filing of condonation and reinstatement applications in the Supreme Court of Appeal.
Evidence from source
Summary: Criminal procedure – prosecution of appeal – late noting of appeal – application for condonation – lapsed appeal – absence of application for reinstatement – inadequate explanation for delay
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1 Condonation is refused. 2 The appeal is struck from the roll.
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