Kiihn v Levey and Another (2) (401 of 1996) [1996] NAHC 25 (30 September 1996)

Kiihn v Levey and Another (2) (401 of 1996) [1996] NAHC 25 (30 September 1996)

The defendants' affidavit and annexures disclose sufficient material facts and a triable issue regarding the enforceability of the restraint of trade clause and the exceptio non adempleti contractus; Rule 32(3)(b) is satisfied and summary judgment must be refused.

Citation
[1996] NAHC 25
Parties
Plaintiff: Herman KiiHN; Defendant: Benjamin Levey; Defendant: 1 Other
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
30 September 1996
Case Number
401 of 1996
Procedural Posture
Civil / Summary Judgment Application
Outcome
Application for summary judgment dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics
Sale of Business, Restraint of Trade, Summary Judgment, Reciprocal Obligations, Exceptio Non Adempleti Contractus
Source Language
English
Contract Law Commercial Law Sale of Business Restraint of Trade Summary Judgment Reciprocal Obligations Exceptio Non Adempleti Contractus

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Parties

Herman KiiHN

Plaintiff

Benjamin Levey

Defendant

1 Other

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Summary Judgment Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendants have disclosed a bona fide defence to the plaintiff's claim for payment under the sale agreement
  2. 2 Whether the restraint of trade clause is valid and enforceable
  3. 3 Whether the exceptio non adempleti contractus is available as a defence

Ratio Decidendi

The defendants' affidavit and annexures disclose sufficient material facts and a triable issue regarding the enforceability of the restraint of trade clause and the exceptio non adempleti contractus; Rule 32(3)(b) is satisfied and summary judgment must be refused.

Court Disposition

Application for summary judgment dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • Application for summary judgment is dismissed with costs.