Steytler N.O and Others v Strauss N.O and Others (2076/2020) [2021] ZAFSHC 343 (29 July 2021)
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
2076/2020
Judge
C Reinders
The High Court dismissed an exception to particulars of claim in a dispute over a water-right sale agreement, holding the pleading was clear enough to answer.
Absa Bank Limited v Evertrade 56 (Pty) Ltd (2012/20695) [2016] ZAGPJHC 205 (20 July 2016)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2012/20695
Judge
D S S Moshidi
The court found that the defendant breached the Master Dealer Agreement by failing to deliver the vehicle to the plaintiff and misrepresented its ownership, as the vehicle belonged to an employee and not the dealership. The transaction was induced by fraud perpetrated by an imposter, which the defendant, through its agent, failed to detect due to inadequate verification of the customer's identity and documentation. The contract was voidable at the plaintiff's instance, entitling it to restitution of the purchase price. The defendant's plea of estoppel failed, as there was no evidence of preju…
Armcoil Afrika (Pty) Ltd v Torre NO and Others (A760/2010) [2012] ZAGPPHC 310 (30 November 2012)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
A760/2010
Judges
Tlhapi, Potterill
High Court appeal on whether interest ran on a subscription price after failed suspensive conditions and whether restitution required a tender of share return.