Adam and Others v Mahomed [1911] ZATPD 15 (1 March 1911)

Criminal Law - Appeal - Postponement of Hearing - Grounds - Private Prosecution - Costs of Unsuccessful Appeal by Accused

The hearing of an appeal against a conviction by a Magistrate will not be postponed upon the mere allegation by the accused that he has discovered some fresh evidence which will prove his innocence.

The costs of appeal in a private prosecution will not be given against an unsuccessful appellant, unless the appeal is unfounded and vexatious.
Dickson vs Pretoria Municipality ([1906] T.S. 878), approved.