Yaskey v City Council of Freetown (No.2) (3 of 1932) [1932] SLCA 3 (10 October 1932)


Civil Procedure - appeals - appeal in forma pauperis - application to
appeal in forma pauperis granted only where applicant's worth below
£5 - pension to be included in assessing worth: An application for
leave to appeal to the West African Court of Appeal in forma pauperis
can only be granted by that court on proof that the applicant is not
worth £5, his wearing apparel and the subject-matter of the litigation
excepted, but including any pension payable to him.

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