Insingigiza Security CO v PRASA (11755/21) [2025] ZAGPJHC 270 (13 March 2025)

Insingigiza Security CO v PRASA (11755/21) [2025] ZAGPJHC 270 (13 March 2025)

The court found that the plaintiff's particulars of claim set out all material facts necessary to establish a cause of action for breach of contract, specifically regarding unpaid PSIRA increases for certain periods. The defendant's argument that payment was only due upon certification and that all invoices were paid was deemed a factual defence suitable for the plea stage, not for determination on exception. The particulars of claim were sufficiently clear and detailed to enable the defendant to respond. The exception was therefore without merit and dismissed.

Citation
[2025] ZAGPJHC 270
Parties
Applicant: Insingigiza Security CO; Respondent: PRASA
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
13 March 2025
Case Number
11755/21
Procedural Posture
Exception Application / Exception to Particulars of Claim
Outcome
Exception dismissed with costs on scale B.
Judges
Kooverjie
Legal Topics
Exception to Particulars of Claim, Breach of Contract, Security Services Agreement, Psira Increases, Pleading Requirements
Civil Procedure Commercial and Corporate Exception to Particulars of Claim Breach of Contract Security Services Agreement Psira Increases Pleading Requirements

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Parties

Insingigiza Security CO

Applicant

PRASA

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Exception Application / Exception to Particulars of Claim

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff's particulars of claim disclose a valid cause of action.
  2. 2 Whether the defendant's alleged payment in full negates the plaintiff's claim for PSIRA increases.
  3. 3 Whether the plaintiff has pleaded sufficient facts to enable the defendant to respond adequately.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the plaintiff's particulars of claim set out all material facts necessary to establish a cause of action for breach of contract, specifically regarding unpaid PSIRA increases for certain periods. The defendant's argument that payment was only due upon certification and that all invoices were paid was deemed a factual defence suitable for the plea stage, not for determination on exception. The particulars of claim were sufficiently clear and detailed to enable the defendant to respond. The exception was therefore without merit and dismissed.

Court Disposition

Exception dismissed with costs on scale B.

Orders

  • The exception is dismissed.
  • Costs are awarded against the excipient on a party and party scale.