Keja v van Zyl (CA 187 of 2004) [2006] NAHC 35 (2 April 2006)

Keja v van Zyl (CA 187 of 2004) [2006] NAHC 35 (2 April 2006)

The appellant was in wilful default, having full knowledge of the summons and the risks of non-appearance, and deliberately chose not to defend. The requirements for rescission under rule 49(7) were not met, and no bona fide defence was raised. The appeal is dismissed with costs.

Citation
[2006] NAHC 35
Parties
Appellant: Edwin Keja; Respondent: C. J. Van Zyl
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
2 April 2006
Case Number
CA 187 of 2004
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Malicious Prosecution, Default Judgment, Rescission of Judgment, Wilful Default
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Delict Malicious Prosecution Default Judgment Rescission of Judgment Wilful Default

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Parties

Edwin Keja

Appellant

C. J. Van Zyl

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the default judgment was properly granted and served
  2. 2 Whether the appellant was in wilful default
  3. 3 Whether the application for rescission met the requirements under rule 49(7)

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was in wilful default, having full knowledge of the summons and the risks of non-appearance, and deliberately chose not to defend. The requirements for rescission under rule 49(7) were not met, and no bona fide defence was raised. The appeal is dismissed with costs.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed with costs.