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N-A.K v T.P.K and Others (2503/2020) [2024] ZAWCHC 297 (25 September 2024)
The High Court granted joinder of trustees to a divorce action, holding that the applicant had shown a direct and substantial interest under Rule 10(3).
Leatile Construction and Projects CC v Christo Bekker Inc Attorneys and Another (13850/23) [2024] ZAGPPHC 212 (19 March 2024)
The High Court dismissed an application to join the respondents to consolidated actions, finding insufficient primary facts and refusing condonation for a late reply.
Kufuma (Pty) Ltd v Bidvest Facilities Management (Pty) Ltd and Another (2021/25745) [2023] ZAGPJHC 591 (29 May 2023)
The High Court granted joinder of Sishen Iron Ore Company as second defendant in a contract damages action, finding a direct interest and similar issues.
Janssen Products CC v Joubert Galpin & Searle Incorporated and Another (896/2019) [2021] ZAECPEHC 60 (30 November 2021)
The High Court dismissed an application to join a surety as a defendant, holding he lacked a direct and substantial interest in the existing negligence claim.
Asande Developers CC v Toro ya Africa Consultants (Pty) Ltd and Another (800/2012) [2018] ZAGPPHC 788 (14 September 2018)
The High Court ordered separate trials for a claim and counterclaim involving Asande, postponing those issues from Toro’s claim against Truzanne.
Asande Developers CC v Toro Ya Africa Consultants (PTY) LTD and Another (800/2012) [2018] ZAGPPHC 678 (14 September 2018)
The court found that the claims against Asande Developers CC and Truzanne Property Developers (PTY) LTD are based on distinct causes of action, with no joint liability sought. The only alleged link between the claims was insufficient to justify a joint trial, as it would force defendants to participate in proceedings largely irrelevant to them. The liquidation of Truzanne does not render the application moot, as Toro's claim against Truzanne has not been formally withdrawn or admitted, and other legal possibilities remain. The interests of Asande in having its counterclaim adjudicated, the co…
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Ngcame v KSD Municipality and Others (1924/14) [2016] ZAECMHC 18 (3 March 2016)
The High Court dismissed an application to join a vehicle owner as a co-defendant, holding that mere ownership and a financial interest were not enough for joinder.
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