South Africa Case Law

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Africa (Pty) Ltd v Murray and Roberts Ltd and Another (1011/2019)

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Africa (Pty) Ltd v Murray and Roberts Ltd and Another (1011/2019) [2020] ZASCA 110; 2021 (5) SA 532 (SCA) (29 September 2020)

Court

Supreme Court of Appeal

Case number

1011/2019

Judges

NAVSA, DLODLO, NICHOLLS, POYO-DLWATI, UNTERHALTER

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that Murray & Roberts is contractually entitled to disclosure of information relevant to its entitlement to contractual benefits under clause 11.3 of the subcontracts. The court rejected Mitsubishi's arguments that privity and the Variation Agreement excluded such entitlement, finding that the pass-on obligation remains. The court further found that confidentiality obligations under the Main Contract do not preclude disclosure to Murray & Roberts as a subcontractor, and that Eskom did not assert any right to prevent disclosure. The remedy was tailored to requi…

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• Contractual Disclosure
• Good Faith In Contracts
• Confidentiality Obligations
• Remedies For Breach
• Subcontractor Rights

Ibhubhezi Powerlines CC v Udumo Trading 26 (Pty) Ltd and Another (5011/2015, 283/2016)

Ibhubhezi Powerlines CC v Udumo Trading 26 (Pty) Ltd and Another (5011/2015, 283/2016) [2016] ZAECGHC 72 (8 September 2016)

Court

Eastern Cape High Court, Grahamstown

Case number

5011/2015, 283/2016

Judge

M.J Lowe

The High Court dismissed a spoliation application over an overhead power line, holding the applicant lacked possession and could not assert a lien against Eskom.

• Mandament Van Spolie
• Builders Lien
• Subcontractor Rights
• Contractual Nexus
• Electricity Regulation
• Declaratory Relief