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AI summary
The Western Cape High Court dismissed an application for leave to appeal in a matter involving Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and the liquidators of Reeco Holdings. The judgment says the proposed appeal concerned a claimed payment of R9.2 million and discusses arguments about a sham consultancy agreement, illegality, and an enrichment claim that had not been pleaded.
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Evidence from source
The applicants’ application for leave to appeal is dismissed with costs, such costs to include the cost of Senior Counsel payable on Scale C and Junior Counsel payable on Scale B.
Supports: The court’s order dismissing leave to appeal with costs.
the applicants, in their capacities as liquidators of Reeco Holdings (Proprietary) Limited (in liquidation) (‘Reeco’) the sum of R 9.2 million.
Supports: The amount and insolvency context discussed in the judgment.
the fictitious consultancy agreement entered into between Reeco and Botlierskop, the purpose whereof was to evade taxation.
Supports: The judgment’s discussion of the sham consultancy agreement and alleged tax evasion purpose.