Masuluke and Another v Nedbank Limited [2023] ZAGPPHC 472; 724/2021 (12 June 2023)

Masuluke and Another v Nedbank Limited [2023] ZAGPPHC 472; 724/2021 (12 June 2023)

The court found that the applicants' reliance on Rule 31(5)(d) was misplaced, as the summary judgment was granted by a judge and not the registrar. The proper procedure for rescission was under Rule 42(1) or the common law. The applicants failed to provide a reasonable explanation for their default and the delay in bringing the application, did not demonstrate a bona fide defence with prospects of success, and did not point out sufficient movable assets to satisfy the judgment debt. The court held that there was no evidence that the summary judgment was erroneously sought or granted, and the requirements for rescission were not met. The application for rescission was accordingly dismissed.

Citation
[2023] ZAGPPHC 472
Parties
Applicant: Tsakane Masuluke; Applicant: Nthabiseng Masuluke; Respondent: Nedbank Limited
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
12 June 2023
Case Number
724/2021
Procedural Posture
Rescission Application / Judgment on Application for Rescission of Summary Judgment
Outcome
Application for rescission dismissed; costs awarded against applicants.
Judges
LG Kilmartin
Legal Topics
Rescission of Judgment, Summary Judgment, Default Judgment, Mortgage Bond Enforcement, Rule 42 Variation, Good Cause Requirement
Civil Procedure Banking and Finance Rescission of Judgment Summary Judgment Default Judgment Mortgage Bond Enforcement Rule 42 Variation Good Cause Requirement

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Parties

Tsakane Masuluke

Applicant

Nthabiseng Masuluke

Applicant

Nedbank Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Rescission Application / Judgment on Application for Rescission of Summary Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicants have met the requirements for rescission of the summary judgment under Rule 42(1) or the common law.
  2. 2 Whether the summary judgment was erroneously sought or granted.
  3. 3 Whether the applicants have provided a reasonable explanation for their default and delay.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicants' reliance on Rule 31(5)(d) was misplaced, as the summary judgment was granted by a judge and not the registrar. The proper procedure for rescission was under Rule 42(1) or the common law. The applicants failed to provide a reasonable explanation for their default and the delay in bringing the application, did not demonstrate a bona fide defence with prospects of success, and did not point out sufficient movable assets to satisfy the judgment debt. The court held that there was no evidence that the summary judgment was erroneously sought or granted, and the requirements for rescission were not met. The application for rescission was accordingly dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application for rescission dismissed; costs awarded against applicants.

Orders

  • The application for rescission is dismissed.
  • The applicants are, jointly and severally, liable for the respondent's costs in relation to the application for rescission.