Tsieco v Dada Motors (NW15/2017) [2018] ZACONAF 10 (13 February 2018)
- Citation
- [2018] ZACONAF 10
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- South Africa
- Court
- Consumer Affairs Court
- Panel
- J Nkomo, K Kgomongwe, P Hlahane
- Case number
- NW15/2017
More details
- Court
- Consumer Affairs Court
- Panel
- J Nkomo, K Kgomongwe, P Hlahane
- Case number
- NW15/2017
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01
Holding and result
The court found that both parties had reached a settlement agreement and consented to its terms. The agreement was confirmed by the complainant and the defendant did not oppose its confirmation. The court therefore made the settlement agreement an order of court and granted costs for enforcement, ensuring that the agreement is enforceable and that the plaintiff is protected in case of non-compliance.
Court disposition
Settlement agreement made an order of court; costs for enforcement granted.
Orders
- The settlement agreement marked 'X' is made an order of court.
- Costs for enforcement are granted.
02
Material facts
Parties
Kagiso Duoglas Tsieco
Plaintiff Counsel: Adv. DzanibeDada Motors
Defendant Counsel: Mr. Ieriel03
Procedural history
Posture
Civil Procedure / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether the settlement agreement between the parties should be made an order of court.
- 02
Whether costs for enforcement should be granted.
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The plaintiff, represented by Adv. Dzanibe, sought confirmation of the settlement agreement reached between the parties and requested that it be made an order of court, including costs for enforcement.
- Respondent
- The defendant, represented by Mr. Ieriel, did not oppose the settlement and confirmed the agreement, consenting to it being made an order of court.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Common law principle; no specific statute cited.
A settlement agreement reached between parties may be made an order of court if both parties consent.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The court found that both parties had reached a settlement agreement and consented to its terms. The agreement was confirmed by the complainant and the defendant did not oppose its confirmation. The court therefore made the settlement agreement an order of court and granted costs for enforcement, ensuring that the agreement is enforceable and that the plaintiff is protected in case of non-compliance.
Court disposition
Settlement agreement made an order of court; costs for enforcement granted.
- The settlement agreement marked 'X' is made an order of court.
- Costs for enforcement are granted.
Source and reliance status
Consumer Affairs Court
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Judgment text
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Consumer Affairs Court
Judgment
IN
THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS COURT FOR THE NORTH WEST PROVINCE HELD AT
MMABATHO
CASE NO: NW15/2017
In the matter between
KAGISO DUOGLAS
TSIECO
PLAINTIFF
And
DADA
MOTORS
DEFENDANT
On 13 February 2018
Members: J Nkomo, K.Kgomongwe and P.Hlahane
JUDGEMENT
Mr .leriel for the defendant, complainant in attendance and plaintiff represented by Adv. Dzanibe.
Complainant confirms settlement agreement.
Relief
1. Settlement agreement marked “X’’ made an order of court.
2. Cost for enforcement.
Dated at Mmabatho on this the 13th of February 2018
………………………………
J.Nkomo
Chairperson
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