N.M v T.M (Born S) (Leave to Appeal) (10393/2017) [2021] ZAGPPHC 408 (17 May 2021)

N.M v T.M (Born S) (Leave to Appeal) (10393/2017) [2021] ZAGPPHC 408 (17 May 2021)

The court found that the applicant failed to establish any grounds upon which another court would reach a different conclusion regarding the partial rescission of the settlement agreement. The applicant did not demonstrate that the settlement agreement was validly cancelled, nor did he show that he was prejudiced by the default judgment or that he had a bona fide defence. The alleged changed circumstances either occurred after the order or did not affect the enforceability of the agreement. The applicant's continued compliance with the agreement indicated recognition of its validity. The court held that the appropriate remedy for changed circumstances regarding maintenance was to approach...

Citation
[2021] ZAGPPHC 408
Parties
Applicant: N M; Respondent: T M (Born S)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
17 May 2021
Case Number
10393/2017
Procedural Posture
Leave to Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Following Dismissal of Partial Rescission Application
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal dismissed with costs.
Judges
Conradie
Legal Topics
Divorce Settlement Agreement, Partial Rescission, Maintenance of Children, Default Judgment, Notice of Intention to Defend
Family and Children Civil Procedure Divorce Settlement Agreement Partial Rescission Maintenance of Children Default Judgment Notice of Intention to Defend

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Parties

N M

Applicant

T M (Born S)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Leave to Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Following Dismissal of Partial Rescission Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has grounds for leave to appeal the dismissal of his partial rescission application.
  2. 2 Whether the unilateral cancellation of the settlement agreement by the applicant was valid and effective.
  3. 3 Whether the applicant was prejudiced by the default judgment and absence at the hearing.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant failed to establish any grounds upon which another court would reach a different conclusion regarding the partial rescission of the settlement agreement. The applicant did not demonstrate that the settlement agreement was validly cancelled, nor did he show that he was prejudiced by the default judgment or that he had a bona fide defence. The alleged changed circumstances either occurred after the order or did not affect the enforceability of the agreement. The applicant's continued compliance with the agreement indicated recognition of its validity. The court held that the appropriate remedy for changed circumstances regarding maintenance was to approach...

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • The application is dismissed with costs.