Chambord Investments (Pty) Ltd and Others v City of Johannesburg abd Another; In re: Chambord Investments (Pty) Ltd and Others v City of Johannesburg (2014/39212)
Chambord Investments (Pty) Ltd and Others v City of Johannesburg abd Another; In re: Chambord Investments (Pty) Ltd and Others v City of Johannesburg (2014/39212) [2015] ZAGPJHC 124 (9 June 2015)
The court found that the respondent failed to take timely action to recover the disputed amount paid under protest for municipal clearance figures, resulting in the claim prescribing. The payment was made with express reservation of rights, and the respondent's inaction led to the loss of its claim. The spreadsheet produced by the respondent quantified the claim, and the applicants accepted its content. The court determined that referral to oral evidence was unnecessary, as the documents were sufficient to resolve the dispute. The prescribed amount must be refunded to the applicants, less the…
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- Municipal Clearance Certificates
- Prescription Of Debt
- Payment Under Protest
- Refund Of Prescribed Amount