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Civil Procedure [2020] ZALMPPHC 21

Savanha Construction and Maintenance CC v Phillips and Another (3803/2019)

Savanha Construction and Maintenance CC v Phillips and Another (3803/2019) [2020] ZALMPPHC 21 (13 May 2020)

The High Court upheld cross-reviews of a Taxing Master’s ruling, set the taxation aside, and sent the matter back for fresh taxation before another Taxing Master.

  • Taxation Of Costs
  • Attorney And Own Client Scale
  • Review Of Taxing Master
  • Rule 48 Uniform Rules
  • Costs Awards
  • Taxation-of-costs
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Civil Procedure [2014] ZAGPPHC 868

Van Niekerk v President of the South African Deep Sea Angling Association (32001A/2013)

Van Niekerk v President of the South African Deep Sea Angling Association (32001A/2013) [2014] ZAGPPHC 868 (3 November 2014)

The court held that, based on established precedent, no appeal lies against a judgment and order of the court in chambers under Rule 48 of the Uniform Rules of Court, unless specifically provided by statute. The authorities cited, including Menzies Birse & Chiddy v Hall and Weaving v Reck and Others, confirm that the review is the final word on the subject and that a single judge is bound by the decisions of the full bench of the same division. Even if the court had the authority to grant leave to appeal, the applicant failed to demonstrate reasonable prospects of success, as the Taxing Maste…

  • Review Of Taxing Master
  • Leave To Appeal
  • Costs Taxation
  • Rule 48 Uniform Rules
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