Adiy and Ors. v A.G. of the Revolutionary Republic of Zanzibar (Application 7 of 2017)
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Holding
The Court held that Japheth Kiziba, who was purportedly appointed as agent for 40,000 applicants, was improperly before the Court on his own admission. He therefore lacked locus standi to bring an application for adjournment or any other application. The application was disallowed with no order as to costs.
Outcome
Application disallowed due to lack of locus standi of purported agent
Facts
Rashid Salum Adiy and 39,999 others brought an application before the East African Court of Justice First Instance Division. A person named Japheth Kiziba purportedly appointed as agent for the Applicants sought an adjournment. On his own admission, it became clear to the Court that Kiziba was improperly before the Court. The Court heard both parties before determining the matter.
Issues
- Whether Japheth Kiziba, purportedly appointed as agent for the Applicants, had locus standi to bring an application for adjournment before the Court.
Orders
- Application disallowed.
- No order as to costs.
Full judgment
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