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Commercial And Corporate [2016] ZAWCHC 140

Davids and Others v Louw and Others (A525/2015, 4832/2014)

Davids and Others v Louw and Others (A525/2015, 4832/2014) [2016] ZAWCHC 140 (27 October 2016)

The Full Bench held that section 21(2) of the MLRA did not make statutory approval a suspensive condition for sale of the CC interest, and dismissed the cancellation claim.

  • Sale Of Members Interest
  • Marine Living Resources Act
  • Contractual Breach
  • Materiality Of Breach
  • Suspensive Conditions
  • Empowerment In Fishing Industry
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Land And Property [2008] ZAECHC 26

Chang on Behalf of the King William’s Town Property Trust v Coral Blue Trading NO.3 CC (6158/2007)

Chang on Behalf of the King William’s Town Property Trust v Coral Blue Trading NO.3 CC (6158/2007) [2008] ZAECHC 26 (10 March 2008)

The court held that the installation of a geyser did not constitute an alteration or addition as intended by clause 8 of the lease agreements, as it was not a permanent change and was functionally related to the business purpose of the premises. Even assuming breaches of clauses 9 and 11 regarding contravention of laws and fire insurance, these breaches were not sufficiently serious to justify cancellation of the leases. The extraordinary remedy of cancellation requires a material breach that goes to the root of the contract, which was not present in this case. Furthermore, the applicant fail…

  • Lease Agreement Breach
  • Cancellation Of Contract
  • Materiality Of Breach
  • Interpretation Of Contractual Terms
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