Spamer v Olivier (CIV APP MAG 34/2023) [2024] ZANWHC 236 (11 September 2024)
Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
CIV APP MAG 34/2023
Judges
Reid, Mfenyana
The High Court dismissed an application for condonation in an appeal from summary judgment, finding inadequate explanation for delay and non-compliance.
Nkola v PG Bison Ltd t/a BG Bison Epping (CA237/2019) [2021] ZAECGHC 8 (28 January 2021)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown
Case number
CA237/2019
Judges
NG Beshe, MS Jolwana, S Rugunanan
The court found that the appellant failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay in prosecuting the appeal and for the late filing of the condonation application. The explanation offered was inadequate, and the delay was substantial. The appellant did not depose to a confirmatory affidavit, leaving key questions unanswered. The court emphasised that rules of court exist to ensure the efficient administration of justice and should not be lightly disregarded. On the merits, the court held that the suretyship agreement was a continuing suretyship, binding the appellant for debts inc…