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Ideas In Action V Masechaba Sechaba (CCT/0415/2022) [2025] LSHC 234 (4 September 2025)
The High Court of Lesotho dismissed a summary judgment application, finding the defendant had disclosed a bona fide defence based on alleged loan repayments.
Kelebone Selemo V Khethisa Molapo & 4 Others (C of A (CIV) 38/2023) [2025] LSCA 17 (2 May 2025)
The appellant failed to comply with the mandatory requirement to file an answer within 14 days under Rule 18(2) of the District Land Court Rules, did not provide a reasonable explanation for his default, and did not disclose a bona fide defence. The requirements for rescission were not met, and the appeal was dismissed.
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Debcas Catering Services v Matsinyane (CCT/0025/2021) [2022] LSHC 128 (30 September 2022)
The applicant failed to provide a reasonable and bona fide explanation for the default in filing the plea and did not disclose a bona fide defence or prospects of success; therefore, the requirements for condonation and removal of bar were not satisfied.
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Ncheke v First National Bank of Lesotho (C of A No. 1/2022) [2022] LSCA 3 (13 May 2022)
The Court of Appeal held that summary judgment may be sought after a plea if Rule 28’s timelines are met, and that a vague dispute over interest was not a bona fide defence.
Rantle and Another v Trustees of the ALL For Africa's Children Today In Lesotho Trust and Others (CIV/APN 123 of 2011) [2014] LSHC 82 (20 November 2014)
The High Court of Lesotho dismissed an application to rescind default judgment, finding the explanation for default vague and unconvincing and no bona fide defence.
Ramokhitli v Moromoli and Others (CIV/APN 431 of 2011) [2014] LSHC 61 (4 February 2014)
The applicant failed to establish a bona fide defence with prima facie prospects of success, and the delay in bringing the application violated the rules. The default was due to negligence rather than willfulness, but the absence of a valid defence and the untimely application warranted dismissal of the rescission application.
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Thabang Nqaka v The Registrar of the High Court and Others (C of A (CIV) 24 of 2013) [2013] LSCA 24 (18 October 2013)
The Court of Appeal upheld rescission of a default judgment, finding good cause under Rule 27(6) despite a weak explanation for non-appearance and delay.
Puling v Mahamo and Others (CIV/APN 74 of 9) [2012] LSHC 81 (13 December 2012)
The applicant failed to provide a convincing explanation for his default and did not demonstrate a bona fide defence or prospects of success. The mere withdrawal of his attorneys and his unfamiliarity with procedure were insufficient grounds for rescission. The application was dismissed with costs.
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Letsie v Standard Lesotho Bank Limited (CCT 120 of 2011) [2012] LSHC 32 (9 March 2012)
The High Court of Lesotho dismissed an application to rescind a default judgment, finding no good cause for the default and no bona fide defence.
Motebejane v Boliba Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society (C of A (CIV) 15 of 7) [2008] LSCA 9 (11 April 2008)
Appeal against refusal to rescind default judgment dismissed because the appellant had admitted liability and showed no bona fide defence.
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