Qwemico Distributors (Edms) Bpk v H & N Chemies en Saad (Edms) Beperk and Another (2107/2008) [2008] ZAFSHC 84 (14 August 2008)

Qwemico Distributors (Edms) Bpk v H & N Chemies en Saad (Edms) Beperk and Another (2107/2008) [2008] ZAFSHC 84 (14 August 2008)

The court found that the applicant's proposed amendment to its particulars of claim was vague and confusing, particularly due to the inclusion of the first respondent after a notice of withdrawal and the inconsistent description of the first respondent's legal status. The attached document purporting to be a written...

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Citation
[2008] ZAFSHC 84
Parties
Applicant: Qwemico Distributors (Edms) Bpk; Respondent: H & N Chemies en Saad (Edms) Beperk; Respondent: J H P Hattingh
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Case Number
2107/2008
Procedural Posture
Urgent Application / Application for Amendment of Particulars of Claim Under Rule 28
Outcome
Application for amendment dismissed with costs.
Judges
S. P. B. Hancke, R
Legal Topics
Amendment of Pleadings, Rule 28 Objections, Particulars of Claim, Pleading Requirements, Costs Order
Civil Procedure Amendment of Pleadings Rule 28 Objections Particulars of Claim Pleading Requirements Costs Order

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Parties

Qwemico Distributors (Edms) Bpk

Applicant

H & N Chemies en Saad (Edms) Beperk

Respondent

J H P Hattingh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Urgent Application / Application for Amendment of Particulars of Claim Under Rule 28

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's proposed amendment to its particulars of claim complies with Rule 28 and Rule 18(4) of the Uniform Rules of Court.
  2. 2 Whether the particulars of claim contain sufficient detail to enable the respondents to plead.
  3. 3 Whether the inclusion of the first respondent as a party after withdrawal is permissible.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant's proposed amendment to its particulars of claim was vague and confusing, particularly due to the inclusion of the first respondent after a notice of withdrawal and the inconsistent description of the first respondent's legal status. The attached document purporting to be a written contract was unsigned and therefore did not meet the legal requirements for a written agreement. The particulars of claim failed to provide sufficient detail regarding the basis for the claims, especially in relation to the alleged advance payments and the terms of the agreement. The court held that the applicant did not comply with Rule 18(4) and Rule 18(6) of the Uniform...

Court Disposition

Application for amendment dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • The application for amendment of particulars of claim is dismissed.
  • The applicant is ordered to pay the costs of the application.