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SOLANDRA INC. (In Liquidation) V VASANT (CCA/0101/2022) [2023] LSHC 138 (14 September 2023)
The High Court of Lesotho rescinded earlier orders, holding that a foreign liquidator must first be recognised before suing in Lesotho.
Eldaro Trading (Pty) Ltd v Meraka (Pty) Ltd (C of A (CIV) 18 of 2019) [2020] LSCA 4 (29 May 2020)
The Appeal Court dismissed a liquidation appeal, finding no proof of commercial insolvency and holding that the proceedings were used to pressure payment.
Trencon Building World Belela Building Venture v Anju Civils (Pty) Ltd (C of A (CIV) 35 of 2015) [2016] LSCA 23 (4 August 2016)
The appeal was allowed because sequestration of the partnership alone was not competent under s 13 of the Insolvency Proclamation where the estates of the partners (who could be sequestrated) were not also sequestrated, and no lawful bar existed. The High Court's order was set aside and the petition for sequestration dismissed.
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Letsie (T/AKPM) v LSP Construction and Others (C of A (CIV) 33 of 2014) [2014] LSCA 37 (24 October 2014)
The Court of Appeal dismissed a subcontractor’s bid to compel a new contractor and trustees to honor an earlier solar geyser subcontract after sequestration.
Seqhibolla Letsie t/a KPM Solar Engineering v LSP Construction and Others (CCA 17 of 13) [2014] LSHC 104 (13 March 2014)
The applicant failed to establish a clear right to an interdict, did not prove exclusivity under the contract, did not show that the trustees elected to continue with the sub-contract, and had an alternative remedy in damages, which it had already pursued. Therefore, the application for an interdict could not succeed.
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Rankalimeng Mokhele and Others v Master of the High Court and Others (C of A (CIV) 33 of 2013) [2013] LSCA 32 (18 October 2013)
The Court of Appeal held that the master could appoint provisional liquidators after final winding-up orders, upheld intervention rights, and confirmed attorney-client costs.
Central Bank of Lesotho v Phokeng Funeral Parlour (Pty) Ltd (CCA 61 of 2013) [2013] LSHC 66 (24 September 2013)
The High Court held that Phokeng Funeral Parlour was operating an unlawful insurance business and ordered its liquidation under the Insurance Act.
Keaboka Refiloe Ramatlapeng v Drytex (Pty) Ltd (CCT 57 of 2010) [2010] LSHC 110 (7 December 2010)
Applicant failed to prove locus standi as shareholder or director, and although a contingent creditor, did not establish that respondent was unable to pay its debts or that it was just and equitable to wind up the company. The debt was settled, no statutory demand was served, and the company remained a going concern. Application dismissed and rule nisi discharged.
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Lehlohonolo v LETA Security Guards (Pty) Ltd (CIV/APN 512 of 10) [2010] LSHC 106 (10 November 2010)
The High Court of Lesotho dismissed a provisional winding-up application for lack of urgency, non-joinder, material non-disclosure, and no proper locus standi.
Liquidators, Lesotho Bank (In Liquidation) v Expertype Secretarial Services (Pty) Ltd and Another (C of A (CIV) 16 of 2007) [2008] LSCA 3 (11 April 2008)
The Court of Appeal of Lesotho upheld an appeal against refusal to rescind a default judgment, finding a bona fide defence, no wilful default, and justified ex parte relief.
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