Bloem water v Lesedi Civil Construction CC (5850/2021) [2024] ZAFSHC 65 (5 March 2024)

Bloem water v Lesedi Civil Construction CC (5850/2021) [2024] ZAFSHC 65 (5 March 2024)

The court found that the applicant failed to provide a reasonable explanation for its default and did not act within the prescribed time period for bringing the rescission application. The applicant's delay was not satisfactorily explained, and its conduct indicated an intention to delay the respondent's claim rather than a bona fide defence. The applicant did not provide sufficient information or supporting affidavits to establish a prima facie defence to the respondent's claim for payment of outstanding invoices. The court held that the requirements for rescission under Rule 31(2)(b) were not met, and condonation for late filing was not justified given the gross non-compliance with...

Citation
[2024] ZAFSHC 65
Parties
Applicant: Bloem Water; Respondent: Lesedi Civil Construction CC
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
5 March 2024
Case Number
5850/2021
Procedural Posture
Rescission Application / Application for Rescission of Default Judgment and Condonation
Outcome
Application for condonation and rescission of judgment dismissed with costs.
Judges
Van Rhyn
Legal Topics
Rescission of Judgment, Rule 31 2 B, Condonation, Contractual Dispute, Default Judgment
Civil Procedure Commercial and Corporate Rescission of Judgment Rule 31 2 B Condonation Contractual Dispute Default Judgment

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Parties

Bloem Water

Applicant

Lesedi Civil Construction CC

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Rescission Application / Application for Rescission of Default Judgment and Condonation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for rescission of the default judgment under Rule 31(2)(b).
  2. 2 Whether the application for rescission was brought within the prescribed time period.
  3. 3 Whether the applicant has a bona fide defence to the respondent's claim for payment of outstanding invoices.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant failed to provide a reasonable explanation for its default and did not act within the prescribed time period for bringing the rescission application. The applicant's delay was not satisfactorily explained, and its conduct indicated an intention to delay the respondent's claim rather than a bona fide defence. The applicant did not provide sufficient information or supporting affidavits to establish a prima facie defence to the respondent's claim for payment of outstanding invoices. The court held that the requirements for rescission under Rule 31(2)(b) were not met, and condonation for late filing was not justified given the gross non-compliance with...

Court Disposition

Application for condonation and rescission of judgment dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • The application for condonation of the applicant's non-compliance with Rule 31(2)(b) and for rescission of the judgment granted in default is dismissed with costs.