South Africa Case Law

Wesvaal Boerdery (Pty) Ltd v Luneburg and Janse Van Vuuren Inc. and Others (038125/2023)

Wesvaal Boerdery (Pty) Ltd v Luneburg and Janse Van Vuuren Inc. and Others (038125/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 133 (12 February 2025)

Court

North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria

Case number

038125/2023

Judge

M P Motha

The court found that the South African Legal Practice Council (LPC) has a direct and substantial interest in the proceedings, as any order made would affect its rights and responsibilities under the Legal Practice Act. The applicant's correspondence and reliance on the LPC's powers demonstrated its central role. The Fee Dispute Resolution Committee (FDRC), established by the Gauteng Provincial Council, also has a legal interest and should be joined. However, citing the chairperson of the FDRC suffices, and there is no need to join its other members. The court held that technical objections re…

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• Non Joinder
• Fee Dispute Resolution
• Legal Practitioners Regulation
• Joinder Of Parties

Dayanand-Jugroop v Ngento (2022/23261)

Dayanand-Jugroop v Ngento (2022/23261) [2024] ZAGPJHC 302 (20 March 2024)

Court

South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg

Case number

2022/23261

Judge

R Strydom

The High Court granted an advocate’s claim for unpaid professional fees, rejecting the respondent’s procedural objections and untimely challenge to the charges.

• Professional Fees
• Legal Practitioners Liability
• Reasonableness Of Fees
• Jurisdiction
• Lis Pendens
• Fee Dispute Resolution