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AI summary
The Western Cape High Court dealt with a review application about a confidential, unsigned settlement agreement said to have resolved an investigation by the Takeover Regulation Panel. The court upheld the non-joinder point and granted leave to join the affected parties identified by the panel respondents, with costs to stand over.
This may be relevant to review proceedings involving settlement agreements and joinder of parties said to have a direct and substantial interest.
Evidence from source
The non-joinder shield is upheld, and costs are to stand over in the interests of the administration of justice
Supports: Summary claim that the court upheld non-joinder and costs stood over.
1. The plea of non-joinder is upheld. 2. The applicant is granted leave to join such parties to the application who have a direct and substantial interest in the outcome of the main review application as identified by the panel respondents.
Supports: Summary claim about the order made by the court.