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Civil Procedure [2022] ZAKZPHC 3

Jelal v South African Legal Practice Council (2367/2019P)

Jelal v South African Legal Practice Council (2367/2019P) [2022] ZAKZPHC 3 (19 January 2022)

High Court dismisses an attorney readmission application, finding the applicant failed to prove genuine, complete and permanent reformation after serious misconduct and convictions.

  • Readmission Of Attorney
  • Fit And Proper Person
  • Legal Practitioners Act
  • Professional Misconduct
  • Rehabilitation
  • Court Inherent Jurisdiction
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Civil Procedure [2016] ZAWCHC 131

Obose v Cape Law Society (10699/2016)

Obose v Cape Law Society (10699/2016) [2016] ZAWCHC 131 (6 October 2016)

The High Court dismissed an attorney readmission application, finding the applicant had not shown genuine reform after misappropriating client funds.

  • Attorneys Act Section 15
  • Readmission Of Attorney
  • Fit And Proper Person
  • Misappropriation Of Client Funds
  • Hearsay Evidence
  • Professional Ethics
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Civil Procedure [2014] ZAGPPHC 902

Lethlaka v Law Society of the Northern Provinces (54065/2012)

Lethlaka v Law Society of the Northern Provinces (54065/2012) [2014] ZAGPPHC 902 (11 November 2014)

The High Court dismissed an attorney’s application for readmission, finding he had not shown genuine reformation, insight, remorse, or fitness to practise.

  • Readmission Of Attorney
  • Fit And Proper Person
  • Professional Misconduct
  • Attorneys Act
  • Disciplinary Proceedings
  • Readmission-of-attorney
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Civil Procedure [2008] ZAECHC 73

Budricks v Law Society of the Cape of Good Hope (1257/2004)

Budricks v Law Society of the Cape of Good Hope (1257/2004) [2008] ZAECHC 73 (24 April 2008)

The High Court dismissed an attorney’s readmission application after finding he had not proved genuine, complete and permanent reformation.

  • Attorneys Act Section 15
  • Readmission Of Attorney
  • Fit And Proper Person
  • Misappropriation Of Trust Funds
  • Onus Of Proof
  • Professional Misconduct
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Civil Procedure [2008] ZASCA 36

Swartzberg v Law Society of the Northern Privinces (83/07)

Swartzberg v Law Society of the Northern Privinces (83/07) [2008] ZASCA 36; [2008] 3 All SA 438 (SCA); 2008 (5) SA 322 (SCA); (28 March 2008)

The Supreme Court of Appeal considered whether a struck-off attorney had shown genuine, complete and permanent reformation enough for readmission.

  • Attorneys Act Section 15
  • Readmission Of Attorney
  • Fit And Proper Person
  • Professional Misconduct
  • Onus Of Proof
  • Attorneys-act
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