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Jagdeo/Kissoon libel case…Judge grants plaintiff six weeks more to seek appeal

DECEMBER 23, 2014 | BY  | FILED UNDER NEWS 

… said nine-month failure was an oversight
Lawyers for former President Bharrat Jagdeo have been given six weeks to file an application for an appeal

Former President Bharrat Jagdeo

Former President Bharrat Jagdeo

out of time. This is after the Attorneys for the former Head of State would have had some nine months to file an appeal against a ruling which allowed the defence to amend their case, but failed to do so, and another two weeks to address the same action.
The failure to file the appeal during the nine-month period was described as a “tremendous oversight” by Senior Counsel Bernard De Santos when he appeared before Justice Brassington Reynolds at the High Court yesterday.
The Jagdeo libel suit is also filed against the newspaper’s publisher and Editor-in-Chief Glenn Lall and Adam Harris respectively. Attorney Nigel Hughes is representing the defendants, while De Santos and his junior, Sase Gunraj, are representing the former President. Jagdeo, back in 2011 accused Kissoon of writing libelous statements against him and the newspaper was cited for publishing it.
During the course of the trial, the plaintiff was objecting to evidence that was being provided by witnesses on behalf of the defence. De Santos was adamant that while the witnesses were providing evidence to justify the statements made by Kissoon in his column, they were not providing evidence that justified their information.
Arguments had to be laid, therefore, by both the defence and plaintiff to represent their position in regard to the justification of evidence. Hughes had stated for the defence that he would amend their case to include the justification

Kaieteur News columnist Frederick Kissoon

Kaieteur News columnist Frederick Kissoon

of evidence, but De Santos was against that, claiming that the defence ought to have known that they had to justify the evidence they were giving.
He was also against the defence’s application to amend since the plaintiff had already closed their case and he felt that it would have been prejudicial.
The court decided however to allow the defence to amend their case. De Santos decided, however, that he would appeal the ruling and he was given six weeks to do so. But this occurred in March and the case was not recalled until two weeks ago. However, the plaintiff had filed no appeal. The plaintiff had to file, therefore an amended reply to Hughes’ amendment since he had failed to appeal. This too was not done.
When De Santos appeared in court yesterday he asked for an adjournment so that the plaintiff could file an application for an appeal out of time. This means that in light of their failure to file the appeal or the amended response, the plaintiff is now looking to apply to the full court for leave to file the said appeal even after the time to do so, had elapsed.
On the last occasion, Gunraj had stated that De Santos had been engaged in the criminal assizes and that he had not been able to get guidance on how to deal with the current happenings in the case. He said that De Santos was engaged in criminal matters.
This seemed somewhat “convoluted”, and pointed to time constraints. He reiterated yesterday that the failure to appeal was an oversight and that it was regrettable.
Hughes argued that there were no legal grounds for any additional time to be given to the plaintiff. He said that the court indulged the plaintiff and after nine months they were still to do the necessary. Hughes objected “strenuously” to De Santos’ application and asked that the court proceed with the trial
After the court asked De Santos a few questions and he revealed that a motion was before the full court it was decided that the plaintiff will get six more weeks before the matter is called again. The motion before the court is for the entertainment of the application to file for the appeal out of time.
The two sides will return on February 2 when the court will hear the outcome of the application.
The plaintiff is seeking more than $10M from the defendants.

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I don't know why we use the word "court" in the case of Guyana. It is a right mess over there, with rulings and judgements that are clearly not based on whatever these legal people were taught at school. Jagdeo and his legal team know they have no leg to stand on, but they are hoping that by using stalling techniques they can somehow get additional time to pay off the judge and win the case. But it looks like this judge ain't for taking bribes that are small.

Mr.T
Originally Posted by Mr.T:

I don't know why we use the word "court" in the case of Guyana. It is a right mess over there, with rulings and judgements that are clearly not based on whatever these legal people were taught at school. Jagdeo and his legal team know they have no leg to stand on, but they are hoping that by using stalling techniques they can somehow get additional time to pay off the judge and win the case. But it looks like this judge ain't for taking bribes that are small.

What have you been smoking T? Maybe instead of money, they can give the judge colored beads?

FM

Funny thing happened.  Jagdeo sued Kissoon for calling him a racist and seems unable to prove he isn't.

 

Maybe if he showed all those black men who he bended over for he might be able to do so.

FM
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:

I am still puzzled on why this case has been delayed for so long?

This case shall never be completed because the ideological racist does not have the evidence against Fredie.

 

Freddi was right, he is an ideological racist.

FM
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Originally Posted by KishanB:
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:

I am still puzzled on why this case has been delayed for so long?

This case shall never be completed because the ideological racist does not have the evidence against Fredie.

 

Freddi was right, he is an ideological racist.

Just understand that it isn't just Jagdeo. It is typical of much of the Indian  elite.  How many of these people don't castigate Freddie Kissoon when he speaks out against this racism.

FM
Originally Posted by caribny:
Originally Posted by KishanB:
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:

I am still puzzled on why this case has been delayed for so long?

This case shall never be completed because the ideological racist does not have the evidence against Fredie.

 

Freddi was right, he is an ideological racist.

Just understand that it isn't just Jagdeo. It is typical of much of the Indian  elite.  How many of these people don't castigate Freddie Kissoon when he speaks out against this racism.

What indian elite? who is this "indian elite" that supports Jagdeo and his racist agenda?

FM
Originally Posted by caribny:

Funny thing happened.  Jagdeo sued Kissoon for calling him a racist and seems unable to prove he isn't.

 

Maybe if he showed all those black men who he bended over for he might be able to do so.

Please name "those black men".

Mitwah
Originally Posted by caribny:
Originally Posted by KishanB:
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:

I am still puzzled on why this case has been delayed for so long?

This case shall never be completed because the ideological racist does not have the evidence against Fredie.

 

Freddi was right, he is an ideological racist.

Just understand that it isn't just Jagdeo. It is typical of much of the Indian  elite.  How many of these people don't castigate Freddie Kissoon when he speaks out against this racism.

Mr CaribJ is true PNC get 42% vote in 1992? You think elite from Saturn support them?

FM
Originally Posted by JB:
Originally Posted by caribny:
Originally Posted by KishanB:
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:

I am still puzzled on why this case has been delayed for so long?

This case shall never be completed because the ideological racist does not have the evidence against Fredie.

 

Freddi was right, he is an ideological racist.

Just understand that it isn't just Jagdeo. It is typical of much of the Indian  elite.  How many of these people don't castigate Freddie Kissoon when he speaks out against this racism.

Mr CaribJ is true PNC get 42% vote in 1992? You think elite from Saturn support them?

Caribj is predicting that the PNC will form the government after next election. What do you have to say about this?

FM
Originally Posted by skeldon_man:
Originally Posted by JB:
Originally Posted by caribny:
Originally Posted by KishanB:
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:

I am still puzzled on why this case has been delayed for so long?

This case shall never be completed because the ideological racist does not have the evidence against Fredie.

 

Freddi was right, he is an ideological racist.

Just understand that it isn't just Jagdeo. It is typical of much of the Indian  elite.  How many of these people don't castigate Freddie Kissoon when he speaks out against this racism.

Mr CaribJ is true PNC get 42% vote in 1992? You think elite from Saturn support them?

Caribj is predicting that the PNC will form the government after next election. What do you have to say about this?

ANY PARTY IS BETTER THAN THE PPP

FM
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:
Caribj is correct on that note.

The PPP has to go that is something the entire population is United on.

The PPP has to go.

You are getting delusional now. Merry Christmas!

FM
Originally Posted by skeldon_man:
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:
Caribj is correct on that note.

The PPP has to go that is something the entire population is United on.

The PPP has to go.

You are getting delusional now. Merry Christmas!

skeltonman u steal your christmas gift yet 

FM
Originally Posted by caribny:
Originally Posted by KishanB:
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:

I am still puzzled on why this case has been delayed for so long?

This case shall never be completed because the ideological racist does not have the evidence against Fredie.

 

Freddi was right, he is an ideological racist.

Just understand that it isn't just Jagdeo. It is typical of much of the Indian  elite.  How many of these people don't castigate Freddie Kissoon when he speaks out against this racism.

what bull syte is this.  Who more racist than the black elite in the PNC - Corbin and all of them only using black people for their own personal pocket.

FM
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:
Originally Posted by caribny:
Originally Posted by KishanB:
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:

I am still puzzled on why this case has been delayed for so long?

This case shall never be completed because the ideological racist does not have the evidence against Fredie.

 

Freddi was right, he is an ideological racist.

Just understand that it isn't just Jagdeo. It is typical of much of the Indian  elite.  How many of these people don't castigate Freddie Kissoon when he speaks out against this racism.

What indian elite? who is this "indian elite" that supports Jagdeo and his racist agenda?

You know who the Indian elite so quite pretending that you don't.

FM
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:

Doan worry wid Carib he is secretly in love with the Lumumbas and Joe Hamiltons of the world. He is enamored with thug love....

Then I would be a PPP supporter because that is what they are.

 

You want to pretend as if Jagdeo is the only racist in Guyana, only because it suits your political agenda.  If Jagdeo's politics didn't offend you, then you would see nothing wrong with his racist behavior.

FM
Originally Posted by Mitwah:
Originally Posted by caribny:

Funny thing happened.  Jagdeo sued Kissoon for calling him a racist and seems unable to prove he isn't.

 

Maybe if he showed all those black men who he bended over for he might be able to do so.

Please name "those black men".

Jagdeo knows who they are.  Rumors have it that they include some prominent GDF people.

FM
Last edited by Former Member
Originally Posted by caribny:
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:

Doan worry wid Carib he is secretly in love with the Lumumbas and Joe Hamiltons of the world. He is enamored with thug love....

Then I would be a PPP supporter because that is what they are.

 

You want to pretend as if Jagdeo is the only racist in Guyana, only because it suits your political agenda.  If Jagdeo's politics didn't offend you, then you would see nothing wrong with his racist behavior.

Nonsense you in are enamored wid thug love...............Didn't you support them when they were in the House of Israel?

FM
Originally Posted by KishanB:
..

what bull syte is this.  Who more racist than the black elite in the PNC - Corbin and all of them only using black people for their own personal pocket.

I suggest that you debate with Freddie Kissoon how the African elites behaved towards the Indians when they had power, vs. how the Indian elite now behaves towards Africans.

 

Needless to say that the Chronicle said all sorts of evil towards the opposition supporters, but it never descended to the crass and nasty racism towards Africans that it has repeatedly engaged in since its take over by the PPP.

 

The racism towards blacks is NOT just limited to Jagdeo and the reason why I am skeptical about certain AFC supporters is because I suspect that they want the status quo.  Just the Jagdeoite faction removed.

 

Nigel Hughes has described the fact that there is a lot of racism directed against blacks in Guyana, and urges blacks to have a strategy of dealing with it.  When he said that he isn't just thinking of Jagdeo.

FM
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:
.Didn't you support them when they were in the House of Israel?

Actually you like tough black man to manhandle your soft Indian buttocks.   Just admit it.  You and Jagdeo used to fight over the same men

FM
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Originally Posted by skeldon_man:
.

Caribj is predicting that the PNC will form the government after next election. What do you have to say about this? ......

The PNC got 161k votes in 2001.  The PPP won 166k votes in 2011.

Still think that the prospects of a PPP victory are inevitable?

FM
Originally Posted by caribny:
Originally Posted by skeldon_man:
.

Caribj is predicting that the PNC will form the government after next election. What do you have to say about this? ......

The PNC got 161k votes in 2001.  The PPP won 166k votes in 2011.

Still think that the prospects of a PPP victory are inevitable?

Carib, with all due respect, I still think PPP will win and form the government according to Burnham constitution. Let's hold off debating this until after the elections. This topic has been beaten to death on GNI.

FM
Originally Posted by Billy Ram Balgobin:

How many the votes the PPP received vs. what APNU received in 2011???\

 

Why not focus on the prospects of the PPP losing more votes in 2015/2016 as they have in every election since 1997.  The PPP is no longer guaranteed more votes than the PNC, and with the prospects of a PNC will it will be able to get its 160k votes out.  Many had become disheartened at the prospect of a PPP defeat and had stopped voting.

FM
Originally Posted by skeldon_man:
Originally Posted by caribny:
Originally Posted by skeldon_man:
.

Caribj is predicting that the PNC will form the government after next election. What do you have to say about this? ......

The PNC got 161k votes in 2001.  The PPP won 166k votes in 2011.

Still think that the prospects of a PPP victory are inevitable?

Carib, with all due respect, I still think PPP will win and form the government according to Burnham constitution. Let's hold off debating this until after the elections. This topic has been beaten to death on GNI.

burham constitution the ppp  frame it and hang it on freedom house walls and every morning they put fresh flowers on it

FM
Originally Posted by skeldon_man:
Originally Posted by caribny:
Originally Posted by skeldon_man:
.

Caribj is predicting that the PNC will form the government after next election. What do you have to say about this? ......

The PNC got 161k votes in 2001.  The PPP won 166k votes in 2011.

Still think that the prospects of a PPP victory are inevitable?

Carib, with all due respect, I still think PPP will win and form the government according to Burnham constitution. Let's hold off debating this until after the elections. This topic has been beaten to death on GNI.

Shelly ask yourself 2 questions, why the PPP stalling on the census data?

 

Why is the PPP afraid to face the people of Guyana?

FM
Originally Posted by caribny:

Funny thing happened.  Jagdeo sued Kissoon for calling him a racist and seems unable to prove he isn't.

 

Maybe if he showed all those black men who he bended over for he might be able to do so.

Carib is hitting below the belt 

FM
Originally Posted by Wally:
Originally Posted by caribny:

Funny thing happened.  Jagdeo sued Kissoon for calling him a racist and seems unable to prove he isn't.

 

Maybe if he showed all those black men who he bended over for he might be able to do so.

Carib is hitting below the belt 

Caribny is known for his regular vulgar musings.

FM
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:
Originally Posted by Wally:
Originally Posted by caribny:

Funny thing happened.  Jagdeo sued Kissoon for calling him a racist and seems unable to prove he isn't.

 

Maybe if he showed all those black men who he bended over for he might be able to do so.

Carib is hitting below the belt 

Caribny is known for his regular vulgar musings.

This from the man who doesn't think anything about posting fecal pictures.

FM
Originally Posted by caribny:
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:
Originally Posted by Wally:
Originally Posted by caribny:

Funny thing happened.  Jagdeo sued Kissoon for calling him a racist and seems unable to prove he isn't.

 

Maybe if he showed all those black men who he bended over for he might be able to do so.

Carib is hitting below the belt 

Caribny is known for his regular vulgar musings.

This from the man who doesn't think anything about posting fecal pictures.

There is nothing vulgar about fecal pictures this is part of life. You on the other hand can utter vulgarity on demand. Oh Merry Christmas J.

FM
Last edited by Former Member
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:
Originally Posted by caribny:
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:
Originally Posted by Wally:
Originally Posted by caribny:

Funny thing happened.  Jagdeo sued Kissoon for calling him a racist and seems unable to prove he isn't.

 

Maybe if he showed all those black men who he bended over for he might be able to do so.

Carib is hitting below the belt 

Caribny is known for his regular vulgar musings.

This from the man who doesn't think anything about posting fecal pictures.

There is nothing vulgar about fecal pictures this is part of life. You on the other hand can utter vulgarity on demand. Oh Merry Christmas J.

Haas_man, you and warria are the worst on GNI.

FM
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:
 

There is nothing vulgar about fecal pictures this is part of life. You on the other hand can utter vulgarity on demand. Oh Merry Christmas J.

So you post pics of feces when corresponding with relatives and business associates.

FM
Yeah I do we love poop.

Did you have a nice racist Christmas? Was it a black cake bonanza?

Did you and your boys cut a racist cake?

What kinda presents did you get? Hopefully they were all pro black gifts else your head might explode
FM
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:
Yeah I do we love poop.

Did you have a nice racist Christmas? Was it a black cake bonanza?

Did you and your boys cut a racist cake?

What kinda presents did you get? Hopefully they were all pro black gifts else your head might explode

Given your love for fecal matter, you probably rub it all over your body like a lotion, no wonder you write such meaningless tripe.

 

Now run along and embrace Mr. T for calling you an immoral degenerate for no reason other than being Indo Guyanese.

FM
Last edited by Former Member
Originally Posted by caribny:
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:
Yeah I do we love poop.

Did you have a nice racist Christmas? Was it a black cake bonanza?

Did you and your boys cut a racist cake?

What kinda presents did you get? Hopefully they were all pro black gifts else your head might explode

Given your love for fecal matter, you probably rub it all over your body like a lotion, no wonder you write such meaningless tripe.

 

Now run along and embrace Mr. T for calling you an immoral degenerate for no reason other than being Indo Guyanese.

So did you have a nice racist christmas or what?

 

Doan want to hear all your other bullshit, did you have a black christmas tree or did you celebrate Kwanza? heheheheh

 

FM
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:
.

So did you have a nice racist christmas or what?

 

Doan want to hear all your other bullshit, did you have a black christmas tree or did you celebrate Kwanza? heheheheh

 

You have yet to define what racist means, and so what if I celebrate Kwanza?  Would you be a racist if you celebrate Diwali?

FM

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