Safety and Security Sector Education Training Authority v Mastofusion (Pty) Ltd (5555/2016) [2018] ZALMPPHC 10 (19 March 2018)

Safety and Security Sector Education Training Authority v Mastofusion (Pty) Ltd (5555/2016) [2018] ZALMPPHC 10 (19 March 2018)

The court found that the applicant provided a full and honest explanation for the delay, which was due to a genuine mistake regarding the deadline. The delay was minimal, and the applicant acted promptly upon realizing the error. The conduct of the applicant's attorney did not amount to negligence but was an honest mistake. The matter is of public importance as it involves public funds. The applicant has already served its objection and has reasonable prospects of success. The respondent will not suffer prejudice if condonation is granted, as it retains the opportunity to oppose the objection. The court exercised its discretion to condone the procedural irregularity, finding good cause...

Citation
[2018] ZALMPPHC 10
Parties
Applicant: Safety & Security Sector Education Training Authority; Respondent: Mastofusion (Pty) Ltd
Court
Limpopo High Court, Polokwane
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
19 March 2018
Case Number
5555/2016
Procedural Posture
Condonation Application / Application for Condonation for Late Delivery of Objection to Notice of Amendment
Outcome
Condonation for late delivery of objection granted with costs.
Judges
MF Kganyago
Legal Topics
Condonation, Late Filing, Rule 28 Objection, Procedural Irregularity
Civil Procedure Condonation Late Filing Rule 28 Objection Procedural Irregularity

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Parties

Safety & Security Sector Education Training Authority

Applicant

Mastofusion (Pty) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Condonation Application / Application for Condonation for Late Delivery of Objection to Notice of Amendment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for condonation of the late delivery of its objection under Rule 28(3).
  2. 2 Whether the delay was adequately explained and whether the applicant acted promptly upon realizing the non-compliance.
  3. 3 Whether the respondent will suffer prejudice if condonation is granted.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant provided a full and honest explanation for the delay, which was due to a genuine mistake regarding the deadline. The delay was minimal, and the applicant acted promptly upon realizing the error. The conduct of the applicant's attorney did not amount to negligence but was an honest mistake. The matter is of public importance as it involves public funds. The applicant has already served its objection and has reasonable prospects of success. The respondent will not suffer prejudice if condonation is granted, as it retains the opportunity to oppose the objection. The court exercised its discretion to condone the procedural irregularity, finding good cause...

Court Disposition

Condonation for late delivery of objection granted with costs.

Orders

  • The applicant's application for condonation for late delivery of its objection in terms of Rule 28(3) to the respondent's notice of amendment of its particulars of claim dated 23 March 2017 is granted with costs.