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AI summary
The Western Cape High Court dealt with an application for rescission of a default judgment. The court said the applicant had not given a satisfactory explanation for the default and had not shown a bona fide defence, and the application was dismissed. Costs were ordered on the attorney and client scale.
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Evidence from source
Summary: Judgment and order – rescission of judgment in terms of the Uniform Rule 31(2)(b) and/or the common law – summons personally served – no explanation given for default – no bona fide defence advanced
Supports: The subject matter and the court's summary of the application
The application for rescission of judgment accordingly falls to be dismissed.
Supports: The court's outcome on the rescission application
The applicant will therefore be ordered to pay the respondent’s costs of this application on the scale of attorney and client.
Supports: The costs order