Arch Resources (Pty) Ltd v Candino Mining & Construction CC and Another (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON-2023/00932) [2023] NAHCMD 647 (13 October 2023)

Arch Resources (Pty) Ltd v Candino Mining & Construction CC and Another (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON-2023/00932) [2023] NAHCMD 647 (13 October 2023)

The particulars of claim and the annexed agreement do not correspond on material aspects, the suretyship is not properly pleaded or validly executed, and not all relevant contractual documents were attached as required by the rules. The exceptions are upheld on all grounds.

Citation
[2023] NAHCMD 647
Parties
Plaintiff: Arch Resources (Pty) Ltd; 1st Defendant: Candino Mining & Construction CC; 2nd Defendant: Jurius Nkoshi
Court
High Court Main Division
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
13 October 2023
Case Number
HC-MD-CIV-ACT-CON-2023/00932
Procedural Posture
Civil Action (contract) / Ruling on Exception
Outcome
Exception upheld; particulars of claim set aside with leave to amend.
Legal Topics
Exception to Pleadings, Cause of Action, Suretyship, Pleadings Requirements
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Contract Law Exception to Pleadings Cause of Action Suretyship Pleadings Requirements

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Parties

Arch Resources (Pty) Ltd

Plaintiff

Candino Mining & Construction CC

1st Defendant

Jurius Nkoshi

2nd Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Action (contract) / Ruling on Exception

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff's particulars of claim disclose a cause of action
  2. 2 Whether the particulars of claim are vague and embarrassing
  3. 3 Whether the suretyship is valid and properly pleaded

Ratio Decidendi

The particulars of claim and the annexed agreement do not correspond on material aspects, the suretyship is not properly pleaded or validly executed, and not all relevant contractual documents were attached as required by the rules. The exceptions are upheld on all grounds.

Court Disposition

Exception upheld; particulars of claim set aside with leave to amend.

Orders

  • The defendants’ exception is upheld.
  • The plaintiff’s particulars of claim are set aside and plaintiff is granted leave to amend within 15 days.