South Africa Case Law

Weaving v Reck and Others (11579/06)

Weaving v Reck and Others (11579/06) [2010] ZAWCHC 381 (23 April 2010)

Court

Western Cape High Court, Cape Town

Case number

11579/06

Judge

Fourie R

The court held that it was bound by the full bench decision in Menzies Birse & Chiddv v Hall, which established that a decision made by a judge in chambers under Rule 48 is not appealable unless a statutory provision expressly allows it. The court found no basis to distinguish the present case from Menzies, as the relevant rules are for all practical purposes identical. The court further held that Section 21A of the Supreme Court Act requires extraordinary circumstances for leave to appeal on a costs issue, which were not present in this case. The invitation to follow Vaaltvn v Goss & Another…

Source excerpt

• Review Of Taxation
• Leave To Appeal
• Costs Only Appeal
• Rule 48
• Appealability Of Chambers Decision

Basson and Others v Vuselela Herbals (Pty) Ltd (6206/2006)

Basson and Others v Vuselela Herbals (Pty) Ltd (6206/2006) [2006] ZAGPHC 123 (18 May 2006)

Court

High Courts - Gauteng

Case number

6206/2006

Judge

Mavundla

The High Court refused leave to appeal against dismissal of an application to discharge an Anton Piller order, finding no reasonable prospects of success.

• Anton Piller Order
• Costs Only Appeal
• Judicial Discretion
• Leave To Appeal
• Settlement Of Dispute
• Anton-piller-order