Khanyisela Mineral Traders (Pty) Ltd v EJ Resources (Pty) Ltd (2024/069252) [2024] ZAGPJHC 754 (12 August 2024)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2024/069252
Judge
Bester
The applicant failed to establish a reasonable apprehension of irreparable harm, as any loss suffered from not obtaining coal could be compensated by damages, which are readily quantifiable. The balance of convenience favours the respondent, as granting the interdict would effectively force the respondent to sell coal to the applicant under the contract, potentially pre-empting the final determination of the dispute and causing undue hardship to the respondent. The applicant did not demonstrate the absence of an adequate alternative remedy, as damages are available. Although the applicant est…
Adelakun N.O and Another v Worldpay LLC (3484/19 and 3485/19) [2024] ZAWCHC 129 (26 April 2024)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
3484/19 & 3485/19
Judge
V C Saldanha
The court found that the applicants, including Mr. Adelakun, the Trust, Touch of Fame Group, and Touch of Energy Corporation, failed to establish any exceptional circumstances or bona fide defence that would justify rescission of the sequestration orders under section 149(2) of the Insolvency Act or Rule 42(1)(a). The applicants had fully participated in the original proceedings, were legally represented, and had unsuccessfully appealed the orders to the Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court. The alleged exoneration in foreign criminal proceedings was irrelevant to the civil standa…
Business Partners (Pty) Limited v Penkin (23040/2021) [2022] ZAGPJHC 510 (4 August 2022)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
23040/2021
Judge
Nochumsohn
The High Court granted summary judgment against a surety for the outstanding balance on a loan, rejecting a jurisdiction challenge and finding no bona fide defence.