Litigants bear the brunt of case postponements

Judges and magistrates at the Opening of the Legal Year PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Judges and magistrates at the Opening of the Legal Year PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

Law Society of Botswana (LSB) says the postponement of cases by some judges and magistrates exposes litigants to more costs.

LSB chairperson, Diba Diba said in his delivery at the Legal year opening yesterday that the postponements and delays in the commencement of proceedings lead to an increase in the cost of litigation and ultimate delay in conclusion of matters.

“In both instances it is the client who bears the brunt of this through increase in cost of litigation,” Diba said.

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