G.T obo G.N v MEC for Health, Eastern Cape (634/2021) [2024] ZAECBHC 31 (3 September 2024)

G.T obo G.N v MEC for Health, Eastern Cape (634/2021) [2024] ZAECBHC 31 (3 September 2024)

The court found that the applicant provided a satisfactory explanation for the delay in bringing the condonation application, primarily due to the time required to obtain clinical records from the respondent. The claim on behalf of the minor child had not prescribed, and the statutory notice was served as soon as the applicant became aware of the potential claim. The respondent was not unreasonably prejudiced, as the application was not opposed, and the respondent itself delayed the provision of crucial documents. The court, acting as upper guardian of minor children, considered the best interests of the minor child, who is unable to advance her own claims. The requirements for...

Citation
[2024] ZAECBHC 31
Parties
Applicant: G[...] T[...] obo G[...] N[...]; Respondent: MEC for Health, Eastern Cape
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Bhisho
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
3 September 2024
Case Number
634/2021
Procedural Posture
Condonation Application / Application for Condonation for Late Service of Section 3 Notice
Outcome
Condonation for the late filing of the section 3(1) notice is granted. No order as to costs.
Judges
B.B. Brody
Legal Topics
Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Organs of State Act, Condonation, Prescription, Minor Child Claims
Civil Procedure Administrative Law Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Organs of State Act Condonation Prescription Minor Child Claims

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Parties

G[...] T[...] obo G[...] N[...]

Applicant

MEC for Health, Eastern Cape

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Condonation Application / Application for Condonation for Late Service of Section 3 Notice

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether condonation should be granted for the late service of the section 3(1) notice under the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act 40 of 2002.
  2. 2 Whether the claim on behalf of the minor child has prescribed.
  3. 3 Whether good cause exists for the delay in bringing the condonation application.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant provided a satisfactory explanation for the delay in bringing the condonation application, primarily due to the time required to obtain clinical records from the respondent. The claim on behalf of the minor child had not prescribed, and the statutory notice was served as soon as the applicant became aware of the potential claim. The respondent was not unreasonably prejudiced, as the application was not opposed, and the respondent itself delayed the provision of crucial documents. The court, acting as upper guardian of minor children, considered the best interests of the minor child, who is unable to advance her own claims. The requirements for...

Court Disposition

Condonation for the late filing of the section 3(1) notice is granted. No order as to costs.

Orders

  • Condonation is granted for the late filing of the notice in terms of section 3(1) of the Institution of Legal Proceedings Against Certain Organs of State Act 40 of 2002.
  • There is no order as to costs.