Lourens DP (Pty) Ltd v Engelbrecht and Others (048287/2022)
Lourens DP (Pty) Ltd v Engelbrecht and Others (048287/2022) [2024] ZAGPPHC 682 (18 July 2024)
The court found that the sale agreement was void ab initio due to a material misdescription of the property, as the farm described in the agreement differed in name, extent, and title deed from the property actually transferred. This discrepancy was central and rendered the agreement invalid from the outset. The third and fourth defendants failed to address or dispute these facts in their pleadings or affidavits, and did not set out any bona fide defence to the plaintiff's claims. The court admitted the documentary evidence relied upon by the plaintiff, finding it in the interests of justice.…
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- Alienation Of Land Act
- Void Agreement
- Summary Judgment
- Material Non Disclosure
- Agent Commission
- Conveyancing Costs