Rangoanana v Lesotho Standard Bank Ltd (LC/18/98; LC/33/97; LC/41/05) [2006] LSLC 7 (1 June 2006)
The applicant's claims are dismissed because he failed to challenge the set-off within a reasonable time, did not raise the issue when it was first apparent, and there is no legal or contractual basis for the interest claimed. The respondent's version is preferred where facts are disputed.
- Citation
- [2006] LSLC 7
- Parties
- Applicant: Benedict Tseliso Rangoanana; Respondent: Standard Bank Lesotho Ltd
- Court
- Labour Court
- Jurisdiction
- Lesotho
- Judgment Date
- 1 June 2006
- Case Number
- LC/18/98 ; LC/33/97 ; LC/41/05
- Procedural Posture
- Labour Motion / Judgment
- Outcome
- Application dismissed with costs
- Legal Topics
- Set Off, Interest on Judgment Debt, Delay in Litigation, Mitigation of Damages
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Benedict Tseliso Rangoanana
Applicant
Standard Bank Lesotho Ltd
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Labour Motion / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent's deduction as set-off was unlawful and contrary to the judgment in LC33/97
- 2 Whether the applicant is entitled to payment of M68,888.08 and interest at 27%
- 3 Whether the applicant is entitled to interest on M60,810.00 for alleged late payment
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant's claims are dismissed because he failed to challenge the set-off within a reasonable time, did not raise the issue when it was first apparent, and there is no legal or contractual basis for the interest claimed. The respondent's version is preferred where facts are disputed.
Court Disposition
Application dismissed with costs
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