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12 Feb 2021

Civil Procedure [2021] ZAWCHC 25

South African Legal Practice Council v Chetty (10029/2020)

South African Legal Practice Council v Chetty (10029/2020) [2021] ZAWCHC 25 (12 February 2021)

Court: Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number: 10029/2020
Judges: E T Steyn, J I Cloete

The High Court struck an attorney off the roll after she admitted misappropriating trust funds over a prolonged period. She must also provide accounting records and pay costs.

Striking Off Attorneys Roll
Misappropriation Of Trust Funds
Legal Practitioners Disciplinary
Costs Order
Legal Practice Act
Striking-off-attorneys-roll

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22 Mar 2016

Civil Procedure [2016] ZAGPPHC 190

Lyell v Law Society of the Northern Provinces (24998/2012)

Lyell v Law Society of the Northern Provinces (24998/2012) [2016] ZAGPPHC 190 (22 March 2016)

Court: North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number: 24998/2012
Judges: M Manamela, EM Kubushi

The High Court granted condonation for a late leave-to-appeal application but refused leave to appeal against striking the applicant from the roll and trustee removal orders.

Striking Off Attorneys Roll
Trust Property Control Act
Condonation For Late Filing
Attorney And Client Costs
Striking-off-attorneys
Leave-to-appeal

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