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AI summary
The Western Cape High Court dealt with an application to rescind a default order under Rule 42(1)(a) of the Uniform Rules of Court. The judgment says the applicant had been properly served with the notice of motion, and that the grounds raised were treated as a defence rather than a basis for Rule 42(1)(a) relief. The application was dismissed and costs were awarded to the respondents.
This may be relevant to parties dealing with rescission applications and service requirements under Rule 42(1)(a).
Evidence from source
Summary: Rescission of judgment – Uniform Rules of Court, rule 42(1)(a) – only ground for rescission is procedural –notice must have been properly served on the applicant
Supports: Summary sentence 1 and 2