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Firstrand Bank Limited v Oosthuizen (1864/2020) [2020] ZAFSHC 258 (12 November 2020)
The High Court granted Firstrand Bank’s application for provisional sequestration against a farmer, rejecting defences of reckless credit, promissory notes, and solvency.
Bidvest Bank Limited v Jacobs Capital (Pty) Limited (11890/2015) [2018] ZAKZDHC 34 (29 June 2018)
The High Court allowed withdrawal of a provisional sentence summons and held that party-and-party costs, not attorney-and-client costs, applied.
Sindat Spol S.R.O v Euro Diamond Products CC (05957/2014) [2015] ZAGPJHC 284 (10 December 2015)
The High Court granted provisional sentence on four bills of exchange, rejecting the defendant’s procedural and substantive defences.
Deyzel v Fastpulse Trading 461 and Another (2043/09) [2010] ZAWCHC 651 (8 February 2010)
The High Court granted provisional sentence against a second defendant who had signed a cheque a second time as “surety”, finding liability under section 54A.
Sappi Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd. v Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd. (210/95) [1996] ZASCA 123; 1997 (1) SA 457 (SCA); [1996] 4 All SA 487 (A); (1 October 1996)
The court held that signatures on the reverse of two bills constituted a valid endorsement by the appellant, and the Fund was a holder in due course.
Odgers Foam Insulation Company (Pty) Ltd. v Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd. (525/87) [1989] ZASCA 10 (16 March 1989)
The court held that a bank guarantee over negotiable bills extended to subsequent lawful holders, not just the original payee, and dismissed the appeal.
Da Costa de Atouguia v Braz (592/1987) [1989] ZASCA 5; [1989] 2 All SA 262 (A) (9 March 1989)
The Appellate Division held that the appellant failed to prove the cheques were completed contrary to the parties’ agreement, so the appeal was dismissed.
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