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Land And Property [2024] ZALMPPHC 105

Seshoene v Masogo and Others (707/2014)

Seshoene v Masogo and Others (707/2014) [2024] ZALMPPHC 105 (30 August 2024)

The High Court held that the respondents’ garage unlawfully encroached on the applicant’s property and ordered demolition or safe partial demolition.

  • Unlawful Encroachment
  • Demolition Order
  • Common Law Ownership
  • Municipal Regulations
  • Compensation Vs Removal
  • Property-law
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Commercial And Corporate [2022] ZAGPJHC 595

WesBank, a division of Firstrand Bank Limited v Maseko and Another (47971/2017)

WesBank, a division of Firstrand Bank Limited v Maseko and Another (47971/2017) [2022] ZAGPJHC 595 (22 August 2022)

The court found that the first defendant was the true owner of the vehicle, as he had exclusive possession and control, and the second defendant never took delivery or exercised ownership rights. The registration of the vehicle in the second defendant's name did not confer common law ownership. The purported sale and subsequent financing transactions were simulated and lacked commercial sense, as the first defendant sought a loan, not a sale, and was induced to enter into an arrangement that resulted in him selling and buying back the vehicle at a loss. No valid transfer of ownership occurred…

  • Instalment Sale Agreement
  • Transfer Of Ownership
  • Simulated Transaction
  • National Credit Act
  • Common Law Ownership
  • Debt Review
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