South Africa Case Law

Byleveld v Execor Twelve (Pty) Ltd t/a Motor City and Another (NCT/10686/2013/75(1))

Byleveld v Execor Twelve (Pty) Ltd t/a Motor City and Another (NCT/10686/2013/75(1)) [2014] ZANCT 2 (24 February 2014)

Court

National Consumer Tribunal

Case number

NCT/10686/2013/75(1)

Judges

P. Beck, F. Sibanda, N. Sephoti

The Tribunal found that the transaction between the applicant and the first respondent was concluded after the effective date of the Consumer Protection Act, making the Act applicable. The vehicle sold to the applicant was defective and did not meet the standards of quality, durability, and suitability required by sections 55 and 56 of the Act. The applicant made reasonable efforts to have the defects remedied, but the first respondent failed to perform the necessary repairs or reimburse her for the costs incurred. The Tribunal held that the applicant was entitled to a refund of the repair co…

Source excerpt

• Consumer Protection Act
• Quality Of Goods
• Refund Of Repair Costs
• Condonation
• Leave To Refer