Rose-Meckler v Lamna Financial (Pty) Ltd (NCT/125289/2019/141(1)(b)) [2019] ZANCT 44 (28 April 2019)

Rose-Meckler v Lamna Financial (Pty) Ltd (NCT/125289/2019/141(1)(b)) [2019] ZANCT 44 (28 April 2019)

The Tribunal found that although the applicant's delay in filing the leave application was substantial and her reliance on the suspension of foreclosure matters was misguided, the delay need not be fatal. The applicant demonstrated good cause, including the importance of the matter, potential prejudice to her and her family, and prospects of success based on serious allegations requiring further interrogation. The Tribunal exercised its discretion in favor of condonation, finding it in the interests of justice to allow the late filing and permit the leave application to proceed.

Citation
[2019] ZANCT 44
Parties
Applicant: Jennifer Christine Rose-Meckler; Respondent: Lamna Financial (Pty) Ltd
Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
28 April 2019
Case Number
NCT/125289/2019/141(1)(b)
Procedural Posture
Condonation Application / Ruling on Condonation for Late Filing of Leave Application
Outcome
Condonation granted for the applicant's late filing of the leave application.
Judges
Trevor Bailey
Legal Topics
Condonation, Leave to Refer, Affordability Assessment, Simulated Transaction, Reckless Lending
Civil Procedure Banking and Finance Condonation Leave to Refer Affordability Assessment Simulated Transaction Reckless Lending

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Parties

Jennifer Christine Rose-Meckler

Applicant

Lamna Financial (Pty) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Condonation Application / Ruling on Condonation for Late Filing of Leave Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Tribunal should condone the applicant's late filing of her notice of application to refer her complaint directly to the Tribunal.
  2. 2 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for the delay in filing the leave application.
  3. 3 Whether the applicant's prospects of success and the importance of the matter justify condonation.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that although the applicant's delay in filing the leave application was substantial and her reliance on the suspension of foreclosure matters was misguided, the delay need not be fatal. The applicant demonstrated good cause, including the importance of the matter, potential prejudice to her and her family, and prospects of success based on serious allegations requiring further interrogation. The Tribunal exercised its discretion in favor of condonation, finding it in the interests of justice to allow the late filing and permit the leave application to proceed.

Court Disposition

Condonation granted for the applicant's late filing of the leave application.

Orders

  • The applicant's failure to timeously refer the leave application to the Tribunal is condoned.
  • There is no order as to costs.