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Commercial And Corporate [2019] ZAWCHC 12

Interfocus SA Investments 172 (Pty) Ltd and Another v Storbeck and Another (1577/19)

Interfocus SA Investments 172 (Pty) Ltd and Another v Storbeck and Another (1577/19) [2019] ZAWCHC 12 (15 February 2019)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
1577/19
Judge
H J De Waal

The High Court dismissed an urgent application to force return of a leased Mercedes, finding no proper company authorisation, no standing for Mr S, and no urgency.

  • Company Directors Powers
  • Locus Standi
  • Contractual Interpretation
  • Urgent Interdict
  • Corporate Authorisation
  • Company-directors-powers
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Commercial And Corporate [2014] ZANCHC 26

NC Housing Services and Development Company v Matshoba and Others (1577/2012)

NC Housing Services and Development Company v Matshoba and Others (1577/2012) [2014] ZANCHC 26 (8 August 2014)

Court
Northern Cape High Court, Kimberley
Case number
1577/2012
Judge
Mamosebo

The High Court dismissed an urgent company application after finding the board resolutions authorizing it were invalid because the chairman was excluded from notice.

  • Company Directors Powers
  • Shareholder Meetings
  • Board Resolutions
  • Ultra Vires Acts
  • Costs Awards
  • Company-law
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Commercial And Corporate [2011] ZAKZDHC 40

Kapsimalis NO and Others v Van Tonder and Others (9678/11)

Kapsimalis NO and Others v Van Tonder and Others (9678/11) [2011] ZAKZDHC 40 (19 September 2011)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Durban
Case number
9678/11
Judge
Gyanda

The High Court interdicts a proposed meeting to suspend a managing director, finding no valid board resolution and awarding costs against the respondents.

  • Company Directors Powers
  • Interdict
  • Spoliation
  • Shareholders Agreement
  • Unlawful Suspension
  • Company-directors-powers
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Commercial And Corporate [2008] ZASCA 142

Surmon Fishing (Pty) Ltd and Others v Compass Trawling (Pty) Ltd and Others (162/08)

Surmon Fishing (Pty) Ltd and Others v Compass Trawling (Pty) Ltd and Others (162/08) [2008] ZASCA 142; 2009 (2) SA 196 (SCA) ; [2009] 2 All SA 176 (SCA) (27 November 2008)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
162/08
Judges
Harms, Scott, Ponnan, Combrinck, Griesel

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that a company board resolution was validly passed under the company’s articles and shareholders agreement, not the joint venture’s voting rule.

  • Company Directors Powers
  • Shareholders Agreement
  • Majority Voting
  • Contract Assignment
  • Interpretation Of Contracts
  • Company-directors-powers
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