Dumakude v Bidvest Bank Limited (2025/054716)
Dumakude v Bidvest Bank Limited (2025/054716) [2025] ZAGPJHC 451 (8 May 2025)
The court found that the urgency of the application was not self-created, given the Applicant's persistent efforts to obtain information and secure legal representation. The Respondent failed to provide timely and adequate reasons for freezing the account, only disclosing the SARS garnishee order in its answering affidavit. However, the court held that SARS has a direct and substantial interest in the matter and must be formally joined as a party. The application was removed from the roll to allow for such joinder. Costs were reserved, but the Respondent was precluded from claiming costs up t…
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- Freezing Of Bank Account
- Urgency Rule 6 12
- Contractual Rights Of Bank
- Non Joinder
- Sars Garnishee Order