Govender v Advance Pools CC (NCT/107447/2018/75(1)(b)) [2018] ZANCT 63 (2 August 2018)

Govender v Advance Pools CC (NCT/107447/2018/75(1)(b)) [2018] ZANCT 63 (2 August 2018)

The Tribunal found that the delay in filing the application was caused by administrative and procedural issues, not substantive default. The applicants acted promptly to rectify defects and did not act in bad faith. The respondent had knowledge of the complaint and did not oppose the application, indicating no prejudice. The applicants demonstrated prospects of success in their main application under the Consumer Protection Act, as their claims before the Small Claims Court were distinct from those before the Tribunal. The relief sought falls within the Tribunal's powers. Considering the interests of justice and all relevant factors, the Tribunal concluded that good cause was shown and...

Citation
[2018] ZANCT 63
Parties
Applicant: Gavinthren and Leah Joan Govender; Respondent: Advance Pools CC
Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
2 August 2018
Case Number
NCT/107447/2018/75(1)(b)
Procedural Posture
Condonation Application / Ruling on Condonation for Late Filing of Application for Leave to Refer Complaint to Tribunal
Outcome
Condonation for late filing of the main application for leave to refer complaint to the Tribunal is granted.
Judges
D R Terblanche
Legal Topics
Condonation of Late Filing, Consumer Protection Act, Quality of Goods and Services, Res Judicata
Civil Procedure Commercial and Corporate Condonation of Late Filing Consumer Protection Act Quality of Goods and Services Res Judicata

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Parties

Gavinthren and Leah Joan Govender

Applicant

Advance Pools CC

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Condonation Application / Ruling on Condonation for Late Filing of Application for Leave to Refer Complaint to Tribunal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicants have shown good cause for condonation of the late filing of their application for leave to refer their complaint to the Tribunal.
  2. 2 Whether the delay was occasioned by administrative or substantive issues.
  3. 3 Whether the applicants have prospects of success in their main application under the Consumer Protection Act.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the delay in filing the application was caused by administrative and procedural issues, not substantive default. The applicants acted promptly to rectify defects and did not act in bad faith. The respondent had knowledge of the complaint and did not oppose the application, indicating no prejudice. The applicants demonstrated prospects of success in their main application under the Consumer Protection Act, as their claims before the Small Claims Court were distinct from those before the Tribunal. The relief sought falls within the Tribunal's powers. Considering the interests of justice and all relevant factors, the Tribunal concluded that good cause was shown and...

Court Disposition

Condonation for late filing of the main application for leave to refer complaint to the Tribunal is granted.

Orders

  • The applicants' application for condonation of their late filing is granted.
  • No order as to costs.