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Civil Procedure [2024] ZANWHC 6

Strydom and Another v Coomans and Others (M533/2021)

Strydom and Another v Coomans and Others (M533/2021) [2024] ZANWHC 6; 2024 (4) SA 302 (NWM) (8 January 2024)

The court held that no fee could be charged for a request for reasons where a written judgment already gave detailed reasons.

  • Costs Orders
  • Frivolous Litigation
  • Request For Reasons
  • Judicial Discretion
  • Costs-orders
  • Request-for-reasons
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Administrative Law [2009] ZAWT 3

Burrups17757 v Department of Water and Environmental Affairs (WT 10/06/09)

Burrups17757 v Department of Water and Environmental Affairs (WT 10/06/09) [2009] ZAWT 3 (10 July 2009)

The Tribunal found that the applicant had requested reasons for the directive, which postponed the running of the thirty-day appeal period under section 148(3) of the National Water Act. However, by lodging the appeal before receiving the reasons, the applicant abandoned the postponement, making the appeal late by 525 days. The Tribunal held that the applicant's explanation for the delay was sufficient and acceptable, as the request for reasons was made in accordance with the law. The Tribunal further found that the respondent would not be prejudiced by the granting of condonation and that th…

  • Condonation Of Late Appeal
  • Request For Reasons
  • Administrative Directive
  • Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
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