Naidoo v Hesslewood and Another (A243/2018) [2021] ZAGPPHC 783 (17 November 2021)

Naidoo v Hesslewood and Another (A243/2018) [2021] ZAGPPHC 783 (17 November 2021)

The appellant failed to comply with the procedural requirements for prosecuting an appeal, including timely filing of the appeal record and setting security for costs. The explanations provided for the delays were inadequate and unconvincing, and the conduct of both the appellant and his attorney demonstrated a lack of diligence and bona fide intention to proceed. The requirements for condonation were not met, and there was no basis for reinstating the appeal. The respondents were prejudiced by the appellant's conduct and remained out of pocket despite having a favorable judgment. The court found that a punitive costs order was justified due to the appellant's tardiness and dilatory...

Citation
[2021] ZAGPPHC 783
Parties
Appellant: Neelan Naidoo; Respondent: Peter David Hesslewood; Respondent: HTSA Power (Pty) Ltd
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
17 November 2021
Case Number
A243/2018
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Application for Condonation and Reinstatement of Lapsed Appeal
Outcome
Applications for condonation and reinstatement of the appeal are dismissed with costs on a punitive scale.
Judges
van der Westhuizen, Munzhelele, Noko
Legal Topics
Condonation, Reinstatement of Appeal, Security for Costs, Punitive Costs Order, Share Purchase Agreement
Civil Procedure Commercial and Corporate Condonation Reinstatement of Appeal Security for Costs Punitive Costs Order Share Purchase Agreement

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Parties

Neelan Naidoo

Appellant

Peter David Hesslewood

Respondent

HTSA Power (Pty) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Condonation and Reinstatement of Lapsed Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether condonation should be granted for the late filing of the record of appeal.
  2. 2 Whether condonation should be granted for the late setting of security for costs.
  3. 3 Whether the appeal should be reinstated after lapsing due to procedural non-compliance.

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant failed to comply with the procedural requirements for prosecuting an appeal, including timely filing of the appeal record and setting security for costs. The explanations provided for the delays were inadequate and unconvincing, and the conduct of both the appellant and his attorney demonstrated a lack of diligence and bona fide intention to proceed. The requirements for condonation were not met, and there was no basis for reinstating the appeal. The respondents were prejudiced by the appellant's conduct and remained out of pocket despite having a favorable judgment. The court found that a punitive costs order was justified due to the appellant's tardiness and dilatory...

Court Disposition

Applications for condonation and reinstatement of the appeal are dismissed with costs on a punitive scale.

Orders

  • The application for condonation for the late filing of the record of appeal is dismissed with costs.
  • The application for condonation for the late setting of security for costs of the appeal is dismissed with costs.