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Civil Procedure [2025] ZANWHC 80

Steinman and Others v NSPCA and Others (Reasons) (CIV APP FC29/2024)

Steinman and Others v NSPCA and Others (Reasons) (CIV APP FC29/2024) [2025] ZANWHC 80 (8 May 2025)

The full court struck the appeal off the roll for non-compliance with Rule 49, citing missing power of attorney and security for costs.

  • Non Compliance With Rules
  • Power Of Attorney Requirement
  • Security For Costs
  • Appeal Struck Off Roll
  • Civil-procedure
  • Appeals
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Banking And Finance [2024] ZASCA 16

Cohen v Absa Bank Limited (1280/2021)

Cohen v Absa Bank Limited (1280/2021) [2024] ZASCA 16 (9 February 2024)

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that section 31(2) of the Insolvency Act does not give a surety standing to escape liability after the principal debtor’s liquidation.

  • Suretyship Liability
  • Insolvency Act Interpretation
  • Collusive Disposition
  • Locus Standi
  • Condonation
  • Appeal Struck Off Roll
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Civil Procedure [2003] ZAECHC 6

Ndwandwa v Auto & General Insurance Co. Ltd. (CA149/2001)

Ndwandwa v Auto & General Insurance Co. Ltd. (CA149/2001) [2003] ZAECHC 6 (1 March 2003)

The court refused condonation for a late appeal, found no proper explanation for delay, and held the appellant had poor prospects of success on the insurance-contract issue.

  • Condonation
  • Insurance Contracts
  • Onus Of Proof
  • Appeal Struck Off Roll
  • Civil-appeal
  • Insurance-contract
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