Bora’s D7M claim against State set for judgment today

It would be recalled that state counsel F. Drammeh appeared for the 1st and 2nd respondents and was served with a motion of notice and amended originating summons. 

She, however, applied for an adjournment to file an affidavit in opposition before the amendment.

On 1 November 2023, the plaintiff’s counsel L.S. Camara informed the court that they were served with an affidavit in opposition 5 minutes prior to entering the courtroom.

Counsel L.S. Camara asked the court to strike out the affidavit or award a cost but later withdrew the request for cost and sought an adjournment to reply, which was accepted by the court.

Counsel Gibba for the respondents informed the court that they would file their affidavit in reply by the 1st of November 2023. He requested to be given one day to file a reply on a point of law.

Justice E. Jaiteh granted the adjournment with the consent of both counsels and provided filing deadlines as follows: counsel for the state has until Wednesday, 1 November 2023 to file their affidavit in reply, Counsel Camara has until Monday, 6 November 2023 to file their brief of argument, and Counsel Gibba for the state has until Wednesday, 8 November 2023 to file their brief.

Jaiteh further gave Counsel Camara a day - 9 November 2023 - to file a reply on a point of law, and it shall be deemed adopted upon filing.