Rodgers v Motortown Western Province CC t/a Motorama (NCT-287054-2023-Section 75(1)(b)-R34) [2023] ZANCT 27 (19 September 2023)

Rodgers v Motortown Western Province CC t/a Motorama (NCT-287054-2023-Section 75(1)(b)-R34) [2023] ZANCT 27 (19 September 2023)

The Tribunal finds that the application for leave to refer under section 75(1)(b) of the Consumer Protection Act complies with the procedural requirements set out in the Tribunal's Rules. The respondent is properly notified and given the opportunity to oppose the application within 15 business days from receipt. The Tribunal will assume the date of service is the date of receipt unless the respondent provides sufficient proof to the contrary, in which case the Registrar will adjust pleadings accordingly.

Citation
[2023] ZANCT 27
Parties
Applicant: Kevin Edmund Rodgers; Respondent: Motortown Western Province CC t/a Motorama
Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
19 September 2023
Case Number
NCT-287054-2023-Section 75(1)(b)-R34
Procedural Posture
Leave to Appeal / Filing Notice
Outcome
Application for leave to refer is accepted as procedurally compliant; respondent notified of right to oppose.
Legal Topics
Consumer Protection Act, Leave to Refer Application
Commercial and Corporate Consumer Protection Act Leave to Refer Application

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Parties

Kevin Edmund Rodgers

Applicant

Motortown Western Province CC t/a Motorama

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Leave to Appeal / Filing Notice

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the application for leave to refer under section 75(1)(b) of the Consumer Protection Act complies with the Tribunal's Rules.
  2. 2 Whether the respondent has been properly notified and afforded an opportunity to oppose the application.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal finds that the application for leave to refer under section 75(1)(b) of the Consumer Protection Act complies with the procedural requirements set out in the Tribunal's Rules. The respondent is properly notified and given the opportunity to oppose the application within 15 business days from receipt. The Tribunal will assume the date of service is the date of receipt unless the respondent provides sufficient proof to the contrary, in which case the Registrar will adjust pleadings accordingly.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to refer is accepted as procedurally compliant; respondent notified of right to oppose.

Orders

  • The application for leave to refer under section 75(1)(b) of the Consumer Protection Act is accepted as compliant with Tribunal Rules.
  • The respondent may oppose the application by serving and filing an answer within 15 business days from the date of receipt of the application.