Commentary on the case of Gandeoron V Aker Bashi (Appeal No CA/J/31/85)

Abstract

The paper examined the significance of court exercise of discretionary power to grant an extension of time to file an Appeal from the analysis of Court of Appeal decision in Gandeoron Orakaa v Aker Bashi. It posited that the importance of providing remedy for every aggrieved individual cannot be understated. Constitutional right, including the right to fair trial and hearing and court's duty to see that justice is done to parties may seek to serve many purposes. The paper concluded that a sacrosanct principle of justice among them is protecting individuals from unjustified use of overweening of court's discretionary power in matters.