Egness Dube and Others v Givemore Nderere and Others

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the disciplinary authority's failure to disclose previous professional relationship with respondent's counsel constituted reasonable suspicion of bias","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"3rd respondent formerly partnered with Mr Matsikidze; Mr Matsikidze's firm represents respondents; relationship not disclosed"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether Mr Nderere had locus standi to institute disciplinary proceedings","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Mr Nderere claimed to be majority shareholder; not an employee or employer; not on School Management Board"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the disciplinary authority had jurisdiction","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Authority appointed by Mr Nderere who lacked authority"}

Background