Tilt Cool Tech CC v Onsite Gas International (Pty) Ltd (49661/2017) [2020] ZAGPPHC 160 (21 May 2020)

Tilt Cool Tech CC v Onsite Gas International (Pty) Ltd (49661/2017) [2020] ZAGPPHC 160 (21 May 2020)

The court found, on a balance of probabilities, that two oral agreements existed between Tilt and OSG, including the disputed 60/40 profit share term. The credibility of Tilt's witness was accepted, while OSG's representative was found unreliable and evasive. Documentary evidence and correspondence supported Tilt's version. Tilt was entitled to payment for outstanding invoices and additional materials under the first agreement. Under the second agreement, Tilt was entitled to a statement and debatement of account to determine its profit share, as OSG had exclusive knowledge of project profits. Tilt suffered damages due to OSG's failure to provide funding for the Old Library Project,...

Citation
[2020] ZAGPPHC 160
Parties
Plaintiff: Tilt Cool Tech CC; Defendant: Onsite Gas International (Pty) Ltd
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
21 May 2020
Case Number
49661/2017
Procedural Posture
Civil Trial / Final Judgment
Outcome
Tilt's claims are upheld in full; OSG's counterclaims are dismissed with costs.
Judges
RG Tolmay
Legal Topics
Oral Contract, Statement and Debatement of Account, Profit Sharing, Damages for Breach, Fiduciary Duty
Commercial and Corporate Civil Procedure Oral Contract Statement and Debatement of Account Profit Sharing Damages for Breach Fiduciary Duty

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Parties

Tilt Cool Tech CC

Plaintiff

Onsite Gas International (Pty) Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Trial / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an oral agreement existed between Tilt and OSG for payment of invoices and additional materials.
  2. 2 Whether Tilt is entitled to a statement and debatement of account and a 60/40 profit share under the second agreement.
  3. 3 Whether Tilt suffered damages due to OSG's breach regarding the Old Library Project.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, on a balance of probabilities, that two oral agreements existed between Tilt and OSG, including the disputed 60/40 profit share term. The credibility of Tilt's witness was accepted, while OSG's representative was found unreliable and evasive. Documentary evidence and correspondence supported Tilt's version. Tilt was entitled to payment for outstanding invoices and additional materials under the first agreement. Under the second agreement, Tilt was entitled to a statement and debatement of account to determine its profit share, as OSG had exclusive knowledge of project profits. Tilt suffered damages due to OSG's failure to provide funding for the Old Library Project,...

Court Disposition

Tilt's claims are upheld in full; OSG's counterclaims are dismissed with costs.

Orders

  • The defendant is ordered to pay the plaintiff R563,585.74 plus interest at 10.25% per annum from 17 January 2017 until final payment.
  • The defendant must pay the plaintiff 60% of the net profit in respect of the projects listed in the second agreement schedule.