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Chidi and Others v University of South Africa (JS631/2011) [2014] ZALCJHB 439; (2015) 36 ILJ 709 (LC) (6 November 2014)
The Labour Court held that the applicants were estopped from denying their representative’s authority to sign a settlement agreement, which was valid and binding.
Bosal Africa (Pty) Ltd v Peter Lindenberg Watersports (Pty) Ltd (A406/13) [2014] ZAGPPHC 872 (12 September 2014)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over a sponsorship contract, finding the appellant was bound by ostensible authority and estoppel arising from longstanding conduct.
Naude v Aucor (Sandton) Pty Ltd (27784/2006) [2010] ZAGPPHC 12 (5 February 2010)
The court found that Holburn had implied authority to bind the defendant in the commission agreement with the plaintiff. The evidence demonstrated that Holburn acted as an agent of the defendant, used the defendant's resources, and corresponded on official letterheads. The plaintiff was the effective cause of the sale, having introduced the buyer and facilitated the transaction. The defendant's witnesses were evasive and failed to provide credible evidence to rebut the plaintiff's version. The indemnity signed by Dall further supported the existence of authority. On a balance of probabilities…
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