South Africa Case Law

Road Accident Fund v Ehlers Attorneys and Others (32968/2021)

Road Accident Fund v Ehlers Attorneys and Others (32968/2021) [2021] ZAGPPHC 828 (9 December 2021)

Court

North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria

Case number

32968/2021

Judges

Collis, Munzhelele, Jordaan

The court found that the requirements for granting an order under section 18(3) of the Superior Courts Act were met. The first respondent demonstrated exceptional circumstances, including prolonged non-payment by the appellant, the risk of closure of its practice, and prejudice to claimants. The appellant failed to show that it would suffer irreparable harm if execution was granted, as it had the funds and was obliged to pay under valid court orders. Allegations of impropriety against the first respondent were unsubstantiated. The court held that the appellant's conduct amounted to disregard…

Source excerpt

• Suspension Of Execution Pending Appeal
• Exceptional Circumstances
• Irreparable Harm
• Section 18 Superior Courts Act
• Contempt Of Court Orders

Reunert Limited v Holdsworth and Others (16558/2013)

Reunert Limited v Holdsworth and Others (16558/2013) [2013] ZAGPPHC 513 (1 October 2013)

Court

North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria

Case number

16558/2013

Judge

Phatudi

The High Court dismissed condonation for a late answering affidavit, held notice to liquidators sufficient, and ordered substitution of liquidators for the insolvent company respondents.

• Condonation Of Late Filing
• Substitution In Liquidation
• Contempt Of Court Orders
• Uniform Rules
• Liquidator Notification
• Condonation-of-late-filing