South Africa Case Law

M.M.L v J.J.L (A66/2023)

M.M.L v J.J.L (A66/2023) [2023] ZAFSHC 170 (18 May 2023)

Court

Free State High Court, Bloemfontein

Case number

A66/2023

Judges

N.M. MBHELE, S. TSANGARAKIS

The court found that the appellant was cohabiting with Mr Coetzee within the meaning of the dum casta clause in the Deed of Settlement. The evidence established that Mr Coetzee regularly stayed at the appellant's residence, contributed financially, stored personal items, and maintained an intimate relationship with the appellant. The appellant's explanations regarding certain evidence were not persuasive, and the probabilities favoured the respondent's version. The maintenance obligation was therefore terminated. Additionally, the appellant was responsible for the wasted costs of postponement…

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• Dum Casta Clause
• Maintenance Obligation
• Cohabitation
• Deed Of Settlement
• Costs Of Appeal

Discovery Life Limited v Munro (A 152 / 2021)

Discovery Life Limited v Munro (A 152 / 2021) [2022] ZAWCHC 239 (25 November 2022)

Court

Western Cape High Court, Cape Town

Case number

A 152 / 2021

Judges

Saldanha, Wille

The High Court dismissed an appeal over the unlawful cancellation of an independent contractor and incentive agreement, confirming the respondent’s counterclaims.

• Contract Termination
• Unlawful Cancellation
• Independent Contractor
• Quantum Of Damages
• Counterclaim
• Costs Of Appeal