
Court rejects fast-track repossession bid over disputed debt and flawed process
A High Court ruling has refused FirstRand’s summary judgment bid, signalling stricter scrutiny of debt claims, documentation, and enforcement processes.

A High Court ruling has refused FirstRand’s summary judgment bid, signalling stricter scrutiny of debt claims, documentation, and enforcement processes.

A subsequent, corrected section 129 notice cannot cure defects in the original notice once summary judgment proceedings have begun.

When faced with a bad debtor, establish whether the contractual relationship is a specific contract and/or a standard terms and conditions contract.