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AI summary
The High Court in Johannesburg dealt with an interlocutory application under rule 35(7) about discovery in pending divorce proceedings. It granted condonation for a late answering affidavit and ordered the respondent to produce documents called for in a rule 35(3) notice within ten court days or deliver an affidavit explaining non-possession or non-control. The court also found the lis pendens and res judicata points failed.
This may be relevant to civil litigation and divorce practitioners dealing with discovery, condonation, and rule 35 procedure.
Evidence from source
I grant condonation for the late filing of the answering affidavit.
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The Respondent's points in limine of lis pendens and res judicata must fail.
Supports: plain_summary sentence 3