BANSON vs. ABBEY

KORSAH C.J. Korsah C.J. delivered the judgment of the court: This is an application for extension of time to execute the bond for costs on appeal, and also for stay of execution pending appeal. In a claim by the plaintiff against the applicant who was defendant, judgment was entered against defendant, for the amount claimed with costs on 24th June, 1960; being dissatisfied with, and aggrieved by, the said judgment, defendant filed a notice of appeal at the registry of the court below on the 18th July, 1960, and the following conditions were imposed, viz — 1. To deposit £G30 against preparation of appeal record, 2. To enter into a bond in the sum of £G50 with two sureties to be justified etc. The appellant deposited the sum of £G30 on the same day but took no further steps with respect to the other condition imposed. By rule 11 of the Supreme Court (Court of Appeal) Rules 1957 the time runs from the date of the judgment. The applicant alleges in his affidavit sw...