Absa Bank Ltd v Ukwanda Leisure Holdings (Pty) Ltd (2009/35416) [2013] ZAGPJHC 225; [2013] 4 All SA 405 (GSJ); 2014 (1) SA 550 (GSJ) (9 September 2013)

Absa Bank Ltd v Ukwanda Leisure Holdings (Pty) Ltd (2009/35416) [2013] ZAGPJHC 225; [2013] 4 All SA 405 (GSJ); 2014 (1) SA 550 (GSJ) (9 September 2013)

The court held that the JSE's determination that Cortex was not in default constituted administrative action under PAJA, as it was a final decision made under an empowering provision, exercising public power and affecting rights. Ukwanda was precluded from challenging this administrative action indirectly in these proceedings, as it had not pursued direct review or statutory remedies. The doctrine of collateral challenge did not apply, as the JSE was not coercively enforcing an invalid act and was not a party to the litigation. The court further found that Cortex's alleged failure to pay Ukwanda did not constitute a default under Derivative Rule 12.10.1, as the rule only applies to...

Citation
[2013] ZAGPJHC 225
Parties
Plaintiff: Absa Bank Ltd; Defendant: Ukwanda Leisure Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
9 September 2013
Case Number
2009/35416
Procedural Posture
Civil Judgment / Trial Judgment After Stated Case Under Rule 33(4)
Outcome
Judgment for the plaintiff. Defendant's counterclaim dismissed with costs. Defendant ordered to pay the plaintiff the claimed sum, interest, and costs.
Judges
C J Claassen
Legal Topics
Derivative Trading, Margin Calls, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, Exchange Rules, Counterclaim Procedure, Collateral Challenge
Commercial and Corporate Civil Procedure Banking and Finance Derivative Trading Margin Calls Promotion of Administrative Justice Act Exchange Rules Counterclaim Procedure +1 more

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Parties

Absa Bank Ltd

Plaintiff

Ukwanda Leisure Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Judgment / Trial Judgment After Stated Case Under Rule 33(4)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the JSE's determination that Cortex was not in default constituted administrative action under PAJA.
  2. 2 Whether Ukwanda may challenge the JSE's administrative action indirectly in these proceedings.
  3. 3 Whether Cortex was in default as provided for in Derivative Rule 12.

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the JSE's determination that Cortex was not in default constituted administrative action under PAJA, as it was a final decision made under an empowering provision, exercising public power and affecting rights. Ukwanda was precluded from challenging this administrative action indirectly in these proceedings, as it had not pursued direct review or statutory remedies. The doctrine of collateral challenge did not apply, as the JSE was not coercively enforcing an invalid act and was not a party to the litigation. The court further found that Cortex's alleged failure to pay Ukwanda did not constitute a default under Derivative Rule 12.10.1, as the rule only applies to...

Court Disposition

Judgment for the plaintiff. Defendant's counterclaim dismissed with costs. Defendant ordered to pay the plaintiff the claimed sum, interest, and costs.

Orders

  • The defendant's counterclaim is dismissed with costs, including costs occasioned by the employment of two counsel.
  • The defendant is ordered to pay the plaintiff the sum of R732,191,068.00.