Haynes v Rheeder and Others (EL 886/2008, ECD 2186/2008) [2011] ZAECELLC 15 (25 March 2011)

Haynes v Rheeder and Others (EL 886/2008, ECD 2186/2008) [2011] ZAECELLC 15 (25 March 2011)

The court found that the applicant had established a prima facie right to the partnership assets and that the balance of convenience favoured the preservation of those assets pending the outcome of the partnership dissolution action. The applicant's interest in several close corporations was admitted, and his role in acquiring the disputed assets was supported by the evidence. The court held that the interim interdict should be confirmed to prevent irreparable harm to the applicant. Regarding the contempt application, the court determined that the wording of the interim order did not extend to prohibiting rental agreements or general business management, and the applicant failed to prove...

Citation
[2011] ZAECELLC 15
Parties
Applicant: Bryan Haynes; Respondent: Kim Rheeder; Respondent: The Registrar of Deeds Eastern Cape; Respondent: Gravett, Schoeman, Van Rensburg & Moodley Inc; Respondent: Coastal Hubbs CC; Respondent: East Coast Retailers CC; Respondent: Aljazz Liquors CC; Respondent: Umgazana Trading CC; Respondent: Coastal DIY CC; Respondent: The Registrar of Close Corporations; Respondent: Homenet Retail Estate; Respondent: Mark Williams; Respondent: Craig Lindhorst; Respondent: Platinum Mile Investments 207 (Pty) Ltd t/a Crossways Spar
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, East London Local Court
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
25 March 2011
Case Number
EL 886/2008, ECD 2186/2008
Procedural Posture
Urgent Application / Interim Interdict and Interlocutory Applications
Outcome
Interim interdict confirmed pending finalisation of the partnership dissolution action; contempt and costs applications dismissed.
Judges
PT Mageza
Legal Topics
Interim Interdict, Partnership Dissolution, Close Corporation Membership, Contempt of Court, Joinder of Parties, Preservation of Assets
Civil Procedure Commercial and Corporate Land and Property Interim Interdict Partnership Dissolution Close Corporation Membership Contempt of Court Joinder of Parties +1 more

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Parties

Bryan Haynes

Applicant

Kim Rheeder

Respondent

The Registrar of Deeds Eastern Cape

Respondent

Gravett, Schoeman, Van Rensburg & Moodley Inc

Respondent

Coastal Hubbs CC

Respondent

East Coast Retailers CC

Respondent

Aljazz Liquors CC

Respondent

Umgazana Trading CC

Respondent

Coastal DIY CC

Respondent

The Registrar of Close Corporations

Respondent

Homenet Retail Estate

Respondent

Mark Williams

Respondent

Craig Lindhorst

Respondent

Platinum Mile Investments 207 (Pty) Ltd t/a Crossways Spar

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Urgent Application / Interim Interdict and Interlocutory Applications

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has established a prima facie right to interim relief pending the action for dissolution of the partnership.
  2. 2 Whether the first respondent is in contempt of court for allegedly breaching the terms of the interim interdict.
  3. 3 Whether the applicant is entitled to costs for the interlocutory joinder application.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant had established a prima facie right to the partnership assets and that the balance of convenience favoured the preservation of those assets pending the outcome of the partnership dissolution action. The applicant's interest in several close corporations was admitted, and his role in acquiring the disputed assets was supported by the evidence. The court held that the interim interdict should be confirmed to prevent irreparable harm to the applicant. Regarding the contempt application, the court determined that the wording of the interim order did not extend to prohibiting rental agreements or general business management, and the applicant failed to prove...

Court Disposition

Interim interdict confirmed pending finalisation of the partnership dissolution action; contempt and costs applications dismissed.

Orders

  • The rule nisi granted on 7 November 2008 is confirmed and extended pending finalisation of the action under Case No EL 716/09 and ECD 2616/09.
  • Respondents are interdicted and restrained from passing transfer of the specified properties.