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AI summary
The High Court in Johannesburg dealt with an application for summary judgment arising from the early termination of two long-term leases. It found that a triable issue remained because the alleged agreement was subject to governance approval that had not been obtained, and summary judgment was refused.
It may be relevant to parties dealing with lease terminations, arbitration clauses, and agreements stated to be subject to governance approval.
Evidence from source
The plaintiff claims summary judgment for an agreed amount of compensation as a result of the early termination of two long-term leases.
Supports: plain summary sentence 1
Because the suspensive condition was not fulfilled, no binding obligation to pay the compensation amounts ever came into existence.
Supports: plain summary sentence 2
In the result, the defendant raised a triable issue and summary judgment is inappropriate in the circumstances. I grant the following order: 1. Summary judgment is refused.
Supports: plain summary sentence 2