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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPPHC 372

Minister of Police v Chauke (28807/2020)

Minister of Police v Chauke (28807/2020) [2025] ZAGPPHC 372 (14 April 2025)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
28807/2020
Judge
LG Kilmartin

The High Court dismissed the Minister of Police’s rescission application after finding no basis under Rule 42 or the common law.

  • Rescission Of Judgment
  • Failure To Discover
  • Unlawful Arrest And Detention
  • Default Judgment
  • Removal Of Bar
  • Rescission-of-judgment
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Civil Procedure [2019] ZAGPPHC 385

Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform v Griffo CC (A724/14, 12440/2011)

Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform v Griffo CC (A724/14, 12440/2011) [2019] ZAGPPHC 385 (8 August 2019)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A724/14, 12440/2011
Judges
Wright, Mothle, Louw

The High Court reinstated and upheld an appeal, set aside earlier orders striking out a defence and refusing rescission, and allowed an amended plea alleging fraud.

  • Rescission Of Judgment
  • Amendment Of Plea
  • Failure To Discover
  • Fraud Allegation
  • Civil-procedure
  • Rescission-of-judgment
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