Rudolf Schoeman Landgoed BK v Valco Boerdery (Pty) Ltd (31/2022 and 32/2022) [2024] ZAMPMHC 39 (8 August 2024)
Court
Middelburg High Court, Mpumalanga
Case number
31/2022 and 32/2022
Judge
Langa
The court found that the clauses in question were suspensive conditions, not mere terms, as evidenced by their explicit wording and the context of negotiations. Valco, by permitting transfer and registration of the properties and paying VAT on the full purchase price before cession, unequivocally waived the suspensive condition. There was no evidence that the R2 million was a quid pro quo for cession, nor was there any provision to that effect in the agreements. The alleged misrepresentation by Schoeman Boerdery was not proven, as Valco was familiar with the requirements for lease cession and…
Viljoen v Njebe and Others (A5004/2020) [2021] ZAGPJHC 147 (18 May 2021)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
A5004/2020
Judges
M Tsoka, MMP Mdalana-Mayisela, T Nichols
The High Court held that a property sale lapsed when the buyers missed a suspensive bond condition, so the seller was not bound and transfer could proceed.
Edani and Another v Pioen 1153 (Pty) Ltd and Another (3016/2018) [2019] ZAMPMHC 3 (5 April 2019)
Court
Middelburg High Court, Mpumalanga
Case number
3016/2018
Judge
JH Roelofse
Leave to appeal was dismissed after the court found no reasonable prospect of success in a dispute over an unfulfilled suspensive condition in property sale agreements.
Van Zyl and Others v Tergro Group of Companies (Pty) t/a Harcourts Tegro Group (JS1042/14) [2017] ZALCJHB 477 (19 December 2017)
Court
Labour Court Johannesburg
Case number
JS1042/14
Judge
E Tlhotlhalemaje
Labour Court held that estate agents were entitled to outstanding commission and that the employer had waived enforcement of restraint and notice provisions.
Patel v Dorasamy (2015/41464) [2017] ZAGPJHC 412 (22 September 2017)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2015/41464
Judge
Mokose
The High Court dismissed an application to rescind a default judgment, finding the applicant was in wilful default and had not shown a bona fide defence.
Von Botticher v Audatex (Pty) Ltd (11904/2015) [2016] ZAGPJHC 348 (22 April 2016)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
11904/2015
Judge
M B Mahalelo
The High Court dismissed an exception to particulars of claim, holding that the plaintiff had pleaded a sufficient cause of action and that disputes about waiver of a suspensive condition should go to trial.