The Western Cape High Court dealt with an application for leave to appeal arising from Rule 43 proceedings. The court recorded that the application concerned a refusal of a postponement and a costs contribution order, and it dismissed the leave to appeal application. The court also ordered the respondent’s legal representatives to pay the costs of the leave to appeal application on an attorney and client scale, de bonis propriis, including senior counsel's costs.
This may be relevant to family law and litigation practitioners dealing with Rule 43 proceedings and costs in the Western Cape High Court.
Evidence from source
The application for leave to appeal is dismissed.
Supports: Plain summary: the leave to appeal application was dismissed.
The respondent seeks to appeal orders refusing an application for postponement and costs contribution granted in Rule 43 proceedings heard in March 2026.
Supports: Plain summary: the matter concerned a refusal of postponement and a costs contribution order in Rule 43 proceedings.
The Respondent’s legal representatives, Theron & Partners/Vennote, Stellenbosch, are ordered to pay the costs of the leave to appeal application on an attorney and client scale, de bonis propriis which shall include the costs of senior coun
Supports: Plain summary: the court made a de bonis propriis costs order against the respondent's legal representatives.