Secretary General of the East African Community v Angella Amudo [2013] RC 6 (KLR)
- Court
- RC
- Case number
- 6
- Citation
- [2013] RC 6 (KLR)
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TypeLimitation Period ChallengePostureApplication to strike off claim as time-barredCoramMary Stella Arach-Amoko, John Mkwawa, Isaac Lenaola
Holding
Application dismissed as misconceived
Facts
Claimant filed a claim in 2012 alleging actions taken in 2008. Secretary General of the East African Community sought to declare the claim time-barred.
Issues
- Whether the claim is time-barred under Article 30(2) of the Treaty
- Whether Article 30(2) applies to proceedings under Article 31
Reasoning
The Court held that Article 30(2) does not apply to proceedings under Article 31, and the procedures for Article 30 and Article 31 are distinct.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Court's Rules of Procedures
Cases cited (2)
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- Attorney-General of the Republic of Uganda and Anor vs Omar Awadh Omar and 6 Others
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