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Civil Procedure [2021] ZAWCHC 251

Barrisford Brent Petersen Law Incorporated and Another v Donald Robert Mitchell trading as Mitchell & Co (A194/2021)

Barrisford Brent Petersen Law Incorporated and Another v Donald Robert Mitchell trading as Mitchell & Co (A194/2021) [2021] ZAWCHC 251 (3 December 2021)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A194/2021
Judges
Samela, Wille

High Court appeal against refusal to rescind a default judgment for professional fees. The court found no good cause, no valid defence, and dismissed the appeal.

  • Rescission Of Default Judgment
  • Condonation
  • Professional Fees Dispute
  • Prescription
  • Citation Of Parties
  • Rescission-of-default-judgment
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Civil Procedure [2021] ZAGPJHC 48

Junkeeparsad v Solomon and Another (37003/2019; 37456/2019)

Junkeeparsad v Solomon and Another (37003/2019; 37456/2019) [2021] ZAGPJHC 48 (7 May 2021)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
37003/2019; 37456/2019
Judge
P.A. Meyer

Condonation was refused where an attorney failed to explain delay in filing answering affidavits and raised late defences inconsistent with prior conduct.

  • Condonation
  • Extension Of Time
  • Professional Fees Dispute
  • Joinder Of Parties
  • Personal Liability Of Attorney
  • Extension-of-time
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