National Credit Regulator v Coco's Cash Loans (Pty) Ltd In Re National Credit Regulator v Coco's Cash Loans (Pty) Ltd (NCT/116729/2018 57(1)NCA) [2019] ZANCT 104 (8 July 2019)

National Credit Regulator v Coco's Cash Loans (Pty) Ltd In Re National Credit Regulator v Coco's Cash Loans (Pty) Ltd (NCT/116729/2018 57(1)NCA) [2019] ZANCT 104 (8 July 2019)

The Tribunal considered the complexity and seriousness of the matter, which involves multiple branches and substantial evidence. The applicant provided a reasonable explanation for the delay, and the respondent did not oppose the application. The Tribunal found that the interests of justice require that the applicant be allowed to properly prepare its replying affidavit. The relevant factors for condonation, as set out in case law, were applied in an integrated manner. The Tribunal expressed concern that the replying affidavit had not yet been filed but concluded that sufficient cause exists to grant condonation for the late filing.

Citation
[2019] ZANCT 104
Parties
Applicant: National Credit Regulator; Respondent: Coco's Cash Loans Pty Ltd
Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
8 July 2019
Case Number
NCT/116729/2018 57(1)NCA
Procedural Posture
Condonation Application / Application for Condonation of Late Filing of Replying Affidavit
Outcome
Application for condonation of the late filing of the replying affidavit is granted.
Judges
J Simpson
Legal Topics
Condonation, Late Filing, Replying Affidavit, Interests of Justice
Civil Procedure Condonation Late Filing Replying Affidavit Interests of Justice

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Parties

National Credit Regulator

Applicant

Coco's Cash Loans Pty Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Condonation Application / Application for Condonation of Late Filing of Replying Affidavit

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the late filing of the replying affidavit by the applicant should be condoned.
  2. 2 Whether sufficient cause has been shown for condonation under Rule 34.
  3. 3 Whether the interests of justice favour granting condonation in the circumstances.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal considered the complexity and seriousness of the matter, which involves multiple branches and substantial evidence. The applicant provided a reasonable explanation for the delay, and the respondent did not oppose the application. The Tribunal found that the interests of justice require that the applicant be allowed to properly prepare its replying affidavit. The relevant factors for condonation, as set out in case law, were applied in an integrated manner. The Tribunal expressed concern that the replying affidavit had not yet been filed but concluded that sufficient cause exists to grant condonation for the late filing.

Court Disposition

Application for condonation of the late filing of the replying affidavit is granted.

Orders

  • The application to condone the late filing of the replying affidavit is granted.
  • The replying affidavit must be filed within 10 business days of this ruling being issued.