Dead on arrival: Court strikes claim issued after borrower’s death
The High Court strikes FirstRand’s repossession action after finding the defendant died months before summons was issued.
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Court raises bar for repudiation based on misrepresentation or non-compliance
Non-life insurers may repudiate claims for alleged misrepresentation or regulatory breaches only when they can produce clear, consistent, and reliable evidence.
Court shuts down attempt to ‘run out the clock’ on consumer complaint
The judgment confirms that the National Consumer Commission can pursue suppliers for ongoing misconduct – even when they try to stall a complaint into expiry.
I-SCA icacisa ngokuba semthethweni ‘kwemirhumo yendlela’ kwizivumelwano zemali zezithuthi
INkundla ithi ababoneleli ngetyala kufuneka baqinisekise ukungafihli ngokupheleleyo ekuvezeni uhlobo, iindleko, kunye neziphumo zenkxaso-mali yeze ntlawulo.
SCA rejects bid to rectify Fourways Mall business interruption contract
The Supreme Court of Appeal finds the parties did not share an intention to exclude ICD cover.
ConCourt judgment widens High Court’s jurisdiction in tax cases
The Court replaces the restrictive ‘exceptional circumstances’ test with a flexible ‘good cause’ standard, creating new forum-choice opportunities.
Court rules: you must repay the bank even if your car is faulty
If a financed car is defective, your recourse is against the dealer – not the bank financing the purchase.
Risk manager’s restraint of trade remains even while appeal is pending
Allowing an appeal to suspend the restraint would render the firm’s contractual protection meaningless, as the restraint period could expire before an appeal is heard.
High Court rules on SARS’s R5.3bn claim against Sasfin Bank
The judgment dismissed parts of Sasfin’s exceptions and left SARS’s statutory claim under the Financial Sector Regulation Act to proceed.
Medihelp to appeal contempt judgment in Elaprase case
Medihelp says it will challenge the judgment while the cost of Elaprase awaits a final decision by the CMS Appeal Board.
Grocery store liable for shopper’s injuries despite disclaimer notices
A High Court ruling has confirmed that retailers can’t rely on disclaimer notices alone to avoid liability for customer injuries.
SCA: Bank’s settlement agreements circumvented the NCA’s protections
The Supreme Court confirms that any post-default restructuring of NCA-regulated loans must comply strictly with the Act.
Court finds Minister of Police liable for farm attack losses
The High Court has ruled the state liable for over R2 million after police ignored warnings and failed to protect a game farmer’s property and wildlife.
Judge slams motor dealership for ‘sharp practice’ in defective vehicle case
The High Court upheld the NCT’s ruling against Avura Motors, criticising the dealership for attempting to discredit an assessor’s report it had previously relied on.
High Court confirms curatorship of medical scheme
The Court ordered Sizwe Hosmed’s principal officer to personally pay legal costs after dismissing the scheme’s attempt to overturn the provisional curatorship.
SCA to hear BHF’s appeal on low-cost medical options
The Supreme Court of Appeal will hear arguments on the merits if the appeal is upheld.
Alexforbes defends legal position after Mabuza pension freeze
The High Court freezes payouts from the late former Deputy President’s R44.7m annuity amid a family dispute.
