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AI summary
The Western Cape High Court dealt with an appeal in eviction proceedings under PIE. It found that a sole director and shareholder who controlled company-owned property qualified as a person in charge and had standing to bring the eviction application in his own name, and it dismissed the appeal.
This may be relevant to eviction matters involving company-owned property and questions of standing or joinder.
Evidence from source
Summary: PIE eviction proceedings – locus standi – person in charge – company-owned property – non-joinder of owner company.
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a sole director and shareholder who exercised effective control over company-owned property qualified as a ‘person in charge’ under s 4(1) of PIE and had standing to institute eviction proceedings in his own name – Although the owner compan
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