Ntuli and Others v Amandla Leak Detectors (JS 205-20) [2021] ZALCJHB 87 (1 June 2021)

Ntuli and Others v Amandla Leak Detectors (JS 205-20) [2021] ZALCJHB 87 (1 June 2021)

Although the delay in filing the statement of claim was excessive, the applicants provided a reasonable explanation, including their status as lay persons, mistaken referral to the CCMA, and difficulties caused by the national lockdown. The prospects of success appear good, as the respondent allegedly retrenched the applicants without proper procedure. The respondent did not oppose the application or claim prejudice. In the interests of justice, condonation for the late filing is granted.

Citation
[2021] ZALCJHB 87
Parties
Applicant: Smile Thulani Ntuli & 8 Others; Respondent: Amandla Leak Detectors
Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
1 June 2021
Case Number
JS 205-20
Procedural Posture
Condonation Application / Application for Condonation for Late Filing of Statement of Claim
Outcome
Condonation for the late filing of the statement of claim is granted with no order as to costs.
Judges
F. Coetzee
Legal Topics
Condonation, Late Filing of Statement of Claim, Retrenchment, Jurisdiction of Ccma
Labour Law Civil Procedure Condonation Late Filing of Statement of Claim Retrenchment Jurisdiction of Ccma

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Parties

Smile Thulani Ntuli & 8 Others

Applicant

Amandla Leak Detectors

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Condonation Application / Application for Condonation for Late Filing of Statement of Claim

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicants should be granted condonation for the late filing of their statement of claim.
  2. 2 Whether the delay in filing was excessive and if a reasonable explanation was provided.
  3. 3 Whether the applicants have prospects of success in their claim against the respondent.

Ratio Decidendi

Although the delay in filing the statement of claim was excessive, the applicants provided a reasonable explanation, including their status as lay persons, mistaken referral to the CCMA, and difficulties caused by the national lockdown. The prospects of success appear good, as the respondent allegedly retrenched the applicants without proper procedure. The respondent did not oppose the application or claim prejudice. In the interests of justice, condonation for the late filing is granted.

Court Disposition

Condonation for the late filing of the statement of claim is granted with no order as to costs.

Orders

  • The late filing of the statement of claim is condoned.
  • There is no order as to costs.