George Stott & Co (Pty) Ltd v City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (0045661/2023)
George Stott & Co (Pty) Ltd v City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (0045661/2023) [2024] ZAGPJHC 120 (11 February 2024)
The court found that the respondent's entitlement to back-bill the applicant for electricity charges was limited by section 9(7) of its Electricity By-laws to a period not exceeding six months prior to discovery of the undercharging. The respondent's attempt to recover charges for a period exceeding six months was unlawful. The court rejected the respondent's argument for joinder of City Power, finding no evidence of a direct and substantial legal interest warranting joinder. The alleged factual disputes regarding the calculation of the amount to be credited were resolved by reference to undi…
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- Municipal Billing Dispute
- Electricity Supply
- Non Joinder
- Back Billing
- Municipal By Laws
- Summary Judgment