Mgabadeli and Others v Masualle and Others (EL1173/2017, ECD2673/2017) [2017] ZAECELLC 17 (2 October 2017)

Mgabadeli and Others v Masualle and Others (EL1173/2017, ECD2673/2017) [2017] ZAECELLC 17 (2 October 2017)

The application was not properly enrolled due to the applicants' failure to comply with the court's directive regarding prompt service and notice to the respondents. The urgency claimed by the applicants was undermined by their own delay, and the conference had already concluded by the time the matter was argued, rendering the relief sought academic. The respondents' rights to reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard were compromised. The applicants failed to establish a case for urgency or a prima facie right to the interim relief sought. Accordingly, the application was struck from the roll, with costs awarded to the respondents.

Citation
[2017] ZAECELLC 17
Parties
Applicant: Nomawethu Mgabadeli & 4 Others; Respondent: Pumulo Masualle & 38 Others
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, East London Local Court
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
2 October 2017
Case Number
EL1173/2017, ECD2673/2017
Procedural Posture
Urgent Application / Application for Interim Relief Before Final Determination of Review
Outcome
Application struck from the roll for lack of urgency and improper enrollment; costs awarded to respondents.
Judges
Hartle
Legal Topics
Urgency in Motion Proceedings, Interim Interdict, Right to a Fair Hearing, Abridgment of Rules, Anc Internal Governance
Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Urgency in Motion Proceedings Interim Interdict Right to a Fair Hearing Abridgment of Rules Anc Internal Governance

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Parties

Nomawethu Mgabadeli & 4 Others

Applicant

Pumulo Masualle & 38 Others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Urgent Application / Application for Interim Relief Before Final Determination of Review

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicants established sufficient urgency to justify the abridgment of the rules and grant of interim relief.
  2. 2 Whether the conference could be interdicted pending determination of grievances and appeals.
  3. 3 Whether the respondents' rights to reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard were compromised.

Ratio Decidendi

The application was not properly enrolled due to the applicants' failure to comply with the court's directive regarding prompt service and notice to the respondents. The urgency claimed by the applicants was undermined by their own delay, and the conference had already concluded by the time the matter was argued, rendering the relief sought academic. The respondents' rights to reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard were compromised. The applicants failed to establish a case for urgency or a prima facie right to the interim relief sought. Accordingly, the application was struck from the roll, with costs awarded to the respondents.

Court Disposition

Application struck from the roll for lack of urgency and improper enrollment; costs awarded to respondents.

Orders

  • The urgent application for interim relief is struck from the roll.
  • The applicants are to pay the respondents' costs, including the costs of two counsel.