Absa Bank Limited v Rabele (32415/2014) [2014] ZAGPPHC 669 (1 September 2014)

Absa Bank Limited v Rabele (32415/2014) [2014] ZAGPPHC 669 (1 September 2014)

The respondent failed to comply with Rule 32 of the Uniform Rules of Court by not setting out the nature of his defence or the facts upon which he relies in his affidavit. His defences of lis pendens and counterclaims were not substantiated with sufficient clarity or detail. The applicant's claim was for a liquidated amount and complied with all procedural requirements. Accordingly, the applicant was entitled to summary judgment, confirmation of cancellation of the agreement, return of the motor vehicle, and costs. The claim for damages was postponed sine die.

Citation
[2014] ZAGPPHC 669
Parties
Applicant: Absa Bank Limited; Respondent: Sello Peter Rabele
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
1 September 2014
Case Number
32415/2014
Procedural Posture
Summary Judgment Application / Application for Summary Judgment Following Appearance to Defend
Outcome
Summary judgment granted in favour of the applicant. Agreement cancellation confirmed. Respondent ordered to return the vehicle. Damages claim postponed sine die. Costs awarded to applicant.
Judges
Modiba
Legal Topics
Summary Judgment, Instalment Sale Agreement, Liquidated Claim, Bona Fide Defence, National Credit Act
Civil Procedure Commercial and Corporate Summary Judgment Instalment Sale Agreement Liquidated Claim Bona Fide Defence National Credit Act

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Parties

Absa Bank Limited

Applicant

Sello Peter Rabele

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Summary Judgment Application / Application for Summary Judgment Following Appearance to Defend

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent has disclosed a bona fide defence to the applicant's claim for summary judgment.
  2. 2 Whether the requirements of Rule 32 of the Uniform Rules of Court have been met by the applicant.
  3. 3 Whether the respondent's defences of lis pendens and counterclaims are sufficient to resist summary judgment.

Ratio Decidendi

The respondent failed to comply with Rule 32 of the Uniform Rules of Court by not setting out the nature of his defence or the facts upon which he relies in his affidavit. His defences of lis pendens and counterclaims were not substantiated with sufficient clarity or detail. The applicant's claim was for a liquidated amount and complied with all procedural requirements. Accordingly, the applicant was entitled to summary judgment, confirmation of cancellation of the agreement, return of the motor vehicle, and costs. The claim for damages was postponed sine die.

Court Disposition

Summary judgment granted in favour of the applicant. Agreement cancellation confirmed. Respondent ordered to return the vehicle. Damages claim postponed sine die. Costs awarded to applicant.

Orders

  • The cancellation of the agreement is confirmed.
  • The respondent is ordered to return the 2005 BMW 525i A/T (E60), engine number 04766000, chassis number WBANE5200SCK66946, to the applicant.