Urban Growth Investments (Pty) Ltd v Mesh VC (Pty) Ltd (133934/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1366 (27 December 2024)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
133934/2023
Judge
Holland-Muter
The High Court dismissed a claim for repayment under a share sale exit clause, holding that repayment was premature because the contractual loan threshold had not been met.
Barnard N.O and Others v Route Holdings (Pty) Ltd (5907/2023) [2024] ZAFSHC 291 (10 September 2024)
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
5907/2023
Judge
Mahlangu AJ
The High Court granted condonation for a late replying affidavit and ordered production of ledger accounts under Rule 35(14) so the applicants could plead.
Hughes v Hughes and Others (2267/2021P) [2024] ZAKZPHC 32 (16 February 2024)
Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Pietermaritzburg
Case number
2267/2021P
Judge
P C Bezuidenhout
The court dismissed an exception to amended particulars of claim, holding that the breach notice sufficiently complied with the sale agreement's notice clause.
Siyakhula Sonke Empowerment Corporation (Pty) Ltd and Another v Vantage Goldfields SA (Pty) Ltd (2870/2021) [2022] ZAMPMBHC 94 (19 October 2022)
Court
Mbombela High Court, Mpumalanga
Case number
2870/2021
Judge
Greyling-Coetzer
The High Court held that a share sale agreement lapsed for non-fulfilment of a suspensive condition, making later addenda void and requiring repayment of R1 million.
Structra Group (Pty) Ltd v Van Niekerk and Others (06923/2019) [2022] ZAGPJHC 219 (11 April 2022)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
06923/2019
Judge
Twala M L
The High Court enforced a sale of shares agreement, ordered payment of R2 million plus interest, and rejected objections about joinder and alleged fraud.
Nolte v Korb and Others (6830/2019) [2019] ZAGPPHC 353 (3 May 2019)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
6830/2019
Judge
D S Fourie
The High Court granted summary judgment for unpaid amounts under a sale of shares agreement, rejecting defences based on repudiation, misrepresentation and impossibility.
Franjeron (Pty) Ltd v Incredible Happenings and Another (40769/14) [2015] ZAGPJHC 253 (13 August 2015)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
40769/14
Judge
Weiner
The court held that the PIE Act does not apply to the eviction of juristic persons occupying commercial premises. The respondents failed to establish that the property was used as a primary residence. The sale of shares agreement did not result in transfer of ownership to the first respondent, as the full purchase price was not paid and the closing date was contingent upon such payment. The literal interpretation advanced by the respondents would lead to unbusinesslike results and is rejected. The shareholders of the applicant have no direct and substantial interest in the proceedings and hav…