Mdluli v Jermaine Investments & Projects (Pty) Ltd (NCT/109750/2018/75(1)(b)) [2018] ZANCT 143 (9 October 2018)

Mdluli v Jermaine Investments & Projects (Pty) Ltd (NCT/109750/2018/75(1)(b)) [2018] ZANCT 143 (9 October 2018)

The Tribunal found that the Applicant's claim falls within the jurisdiction of the Consumer Protection Act and the Tribunal. The Applicant is a consumer as defined by the Act, and the relief sought is within the Tribunal's powers. The evidence shows that the vehicles were not as represented and had material defects, with substantial repairs required. The Applicant returned the vehicles within seven days and sought relief as provided for in the CPA. The Tribunal concluded that the Applicant enjoys reasonable prospects of success in the main application and that the matter is of substantial importance to the Applicant. Accordingly, leave to refer the complaint directly to the Tribunal is...

Citation
[2018] ZANCT 143
Parties
Applicant: Patrick Mdluli; Respondent: Jermaine Investments & Projects (Pty) Ltd
Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
9 October 2018
Case Number
NCT/109750/2018/75(1)(b)
Procedural Posture
Leave to Appeal / Application for Leave to Refer Complaint to Tribunal After Non Referral by Commission
Outcome
Leave to refer the complaint directly to the Tribunal is granted; no order as to costs.
Judges
P A Beck
Legal Topics
Consumer Protection Act, Implied Warranty of Quality, Misrepresentation, Refund Claim, Fit for Purpose, Unopposed Application
Commercial and Corporate Consumer Protection Act Implied Warranty of Quality Misrepresentation Refund Claim Fit for Purpose Unopposed Application

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Parties

Patrick Mdluli

Applicant

Jermaine Investments & Projects (Pty) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Leave to Appeal / Application for Leave to Refer Complaint to Tribunal After Non Referral by Commission

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Applicant should be granted leave to refer the complaint directly to the Tribunal after a notice of non-referral by the Commission.
  2. 2 Whether the Applicant has reasonable prospects of success in the main application.
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction and power to grant the relief sought under the Consumer Protection Act.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the Applicant's claim falls within the jurisdiction of the Consumer Protection Act and the Tribunal. The Applicant is a consumer as defined by the Act, and the relief sought is within the Tribunal's powers. The evidence shows that the vehicles were not as represented and had material defects, with substantial repairs required. The Applicant returned the vehicles within seven days and sought relief as provided for in the CPA. The Tribunal concluded that the Applicant enjoys reasonable prospects of success in the main application and that the matter is of substantial importance to the Applicant. Accordingly, leave to refer the complaint directly to the Tribunal is...

Court Disposition

Leave to refer the complaint directly to the Tribunal is granted; no order as to costs.

Orders

  • The Applicant's application for leave to refer the matter directly to the Tribunal is granted.
  • There is no order as to costs.