Miller v Nedbank Limited (NCT/222623/2022/141(1)(b)) [2022] ZANCT 68 (18 December 2022)

Miller v Nedbank Limited (NCT/222623/2022/141(1)(b)) [2022] ZANCT 68 (18 December 2022)

The Tribunal found that the Respondent complied with section 129 of the National Credit Act by sending the required notice via registered mail to the Applicant’s chosen address and ensuring the Post Office issued the first notification. The Applicant failed to provide evidence that the Respondent did not comply with the Act or that the section 129 notice was invalid. The Tribunal also noted that the Applicant did not contest the Respondent’s factual version and did not allege facts that would constitute a remedy under the Act. The Tribunal concluded that there was no prohibited conduct by the Respondent and dismissed the application.

Citation
[2022] ZANCT 68
Parties
Applicant: Gareth Miller; Respondent: Nedbank Limited
Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
18 December 2022
Case Number
NCT/222623/2022/141(1)(b)
Procedural Posture
Review Application / Final Judgment
Outcome
Application dismissed.
Judges
K Moodaliyar, P Manzi-Ntshingila, MC Peenze
Legal Topics
National Credit Act, Section 129 Notice, Affordability Assessment, Prohibited Conduct, Jurisdiction of Tribunal
Banking and Finance Civil Procedure National Credit Act Section 129 Notice Affordability Assessment Prohibited Conduct Jurisdiction of Tribunal

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Parties

Gareth Miller

Applicant

Nedbank Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Review Application / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent complied with section 129 of the National Credit Act in issuing notice before commencing legal proceedings.
  2. 2 Whether the Applicant received proper notification and statements as required under the National Credit Act.
  3. 3 Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to adjudicate the matter given pending action in the Magistrate’s Court.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the Respondent complied with section 129 of the National Credit Act by sending the required notice via registered mail to the Applicant’s chosen address and ensuring the Post Office issued the first notification. The Applicant failed to provide evidence that the Respondent did not comply with the Act or that the section 129 notice was invalid. The Tribunal also noted that the Applicant did not contest the Respondent’s factual version and did not allege facts that would constitute a remedy under the Act. The Tribunal concluded that there was no prohibited conduct by the Respondent and dismissed the application.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed.

Orders

  • The Applicant’s application is dismissed.
  • There is no order as to costs.