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AI summary
The High Court considered an application for leave to appeal against an earlier summary judgment granted in favour of Autoconnect Proprietary Limited for R2 128 312.15 plus costs. The court said it was not persuaded that another court would find that the defendant had disclosed a bona fide defence, and it dismissed the application with costs on the attorney and client scale.
This may be relevant to parties dealing with summary judgment and applications for leave to appeal, as well as costs orders tied to contractual terms.
Evidence from source
On 05 June 2026 I handed down judgment granting summary judgment in favour of Autoconnect (Pty) Ltd ( Plaintiff ) against Mr. Andre Kuhn ( Defendant ) in the amount of R 2 128 312.15 plus costs
Supports: plain_summary: earlier summary judgment amount and costs
I am not persuaded that another Court would find that the Defendant disclosed a bona fide defence within the meaning of Rule 32(3)(b).
Supports: plain_summary: leave to appeal was refused
The application for leave to appeal is dismissed with costs on attorney and client scale.
Supports: plain_summary: final order and costs