Nkola v PG Bison Ltd t/a BG Bison Epping (CA237/2019)
Nkola v PG Bison Ltd t/a BG Bison Epping (CA237/2019) [2021] ZAECGHC 8 (28 January 2021)
The court found that the appellant failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay in prosecuting the appeal and for the late filing of the condonation application. The explanation offered was inadequate, and the delay was substantial. The appellant did not depose to a confirmatory affidavit, leaving key questions unanswered. The court emphasised that rules of court exist to ensure the efficient administration of justice and should not be lightly disregarded. On the merits, the court held that the suretyship agreement was a continuing suretyship, binding the appellant for debts inc…
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- Condonation
- Suretyship
- Late Prosecution Of Appeal
- Continuing Suretyship
- Interpretation Of Contract