Shikongo v Fillipus (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH- 1009 of 2020) [2021] NAHCMD 340 (22 July 2021)

The defendant failed to provide documentary evidence of authority to act on behalf of the close corporation; therefore, he is personally liable for the loan repayment to the plaintiff.

Citation: [2021] NAHCMD 340
Parties: Plaintiff: Ann-August Shikongo; Defendant: Silas Fillipus
Court: High Court Main Division
Jurisdiction: Namibia
Judgment Date: 22 July 2021
Case Number: HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH- 1009 of 2020
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: judgment for the plaintiff
Legal Topics: Oral Agreement, Lending and Borrowing, Agency, Representation, Close Corporation Liability
Source Language: English

Contract Law Oral Agreement Lending and Borrowing Agency Representation Close Corporation Liability

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Parties

Ann-August Shikongo

Plaintiff

Silas Fillipus

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendant entered into the loan agreement in his personal capacity or as an agent of a close corporation
2 Whether sufficient evidence was provided to establish agency or representation on behalf of the close corporation

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant failed to provide documentary evidence of authority to act on behalf of the close corporation; therefore, he is personally liable for the loan repayment to the plaintiff.

Court Disposition

judgment for the plaintiff

Orders

Judgment for the plaintiff against the defendant in the amount of N$180,000, plus interest at 20% per annum from 9 March 2020 to date of full and final payment.
Defendant shall pay plaintiff’s costs of suit.