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Malefetsane Malebo V Tseliso Senekane & Ano. (CCT/0216/2017) [2025] LSHC 131 (9 June 2025)
The High Court of Lesotho rescinded a default judgment after finding the summons had not been served at the defendant’s residence as required by Rule 4(1)(b).
Makhakhe Makhakhe V Thato Masoabi & Ano. (C of A (CIV) 68/2024) [2025] LSCA 28 (2 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against refusal to rescind a default judgment, finding no reasonable excuse for default and no bona fide defence.
Lesotho Association of non-Formal Education V Women Going Beyond & Ano. (CCT/0285/2023) [2025] LSHC 86 (10 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed a rescission application because it was filed late without a formal condonation application. The court treated the non-compliance as fatal.
Netcare Hospitals (PTY)Ltd & 2 Others V Tsepong (PTY) Ltd (CCT/0079/2024) [2024] LSHC 243 (5 December 2024)
The High Court held that a round robin resolution authorising litigation was invalid because not all directors were notified, and dismissed rescission with costs.
Dr. Mohale Phehlane V The Prime Minister, Hon. Sam Matekane &3 Others (CIV/APN/0384/2023) [2024] LSHC 8 (22 March 2024)
The High Court of Lesotho dismissed a request for default judgment, condoned procedural non-compliance, and set the review down to be heard on the merits.
Network of Excellence Consortium Agreement (NECA) V Kata (CCT/0496/2021) [2023] LSHC 148 (30 November 2023)
The High Court of Lesotho set aside default judgment for lack of service of the notice of set down, holding the order was erroneously granted.
Orange Primate Civils (Pty) Ltd v Red Star Group (Pty) Ltd (C of A (CIV) 16/2023) [2023] LSCA 8 (17 November 2023)
The Court of Appeal struck the appeal off the roll because the appellant should have sought rescission of the default judgment in the High Court under Rule 45(1).
Minister of Local Government and Chieftainship Affairs V Moseme Makhele (CIV/APN/143/2021) [2023] LSHC 173 (31 October 2023)
The High Court of Lesotho dismissed a rescission bid, holding there was no procedural error in a default judgment or contempt order and that service on the Ministry was sufficient.
Ramashamole V Mathiba (CCT/ 258 of 2022) [2023] LSHC 90 (4 May 2023)
The High Court of Lesotho dismissed an application to rescind default judgment, holding the applicant was in wilful default and lacked a bona fide defence.
Bonang Seisa T/a Bafokeng General Café v First National Bank Lesotho (CCT/0381/2020) [2022] LSHC 66 (25 August 2022)
Urgent rescission application dismissed for abuse of the urgency procedure and failure to show good cause under Rule 27.
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