Groenewald v West Country Estates (7467/07)
Groenewald v West Country Estates (7467/07) [2009] ZAGPPHC 188 (6 May 2009)
The defendant, as agent, was contractually obliged to manage the plaintiff's property, pay levies and bond instalments, maintain the property, and keep the plaintiff informed of any legal proceedings or arrears. The evidence established that the defendant failed to pay levies regularly, did not notify the plaintiff of summons and warrant of execution, and neglected its duty to protect the plaintiff's interests. This breach of mandate directly resulted in the sale in execution of the plaintiff's property at a price far below its market value. The defendant's conduct was found to be deliberate…
Source excerpt
- Mandate Liability
- Agent Duties
- Sale In Execution
- Quantum Of Damages