rescission of judgmentdefault judgmentwilful defaultbona fide defencefreight contract
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default judgmentrescission of judgmentfreight transportinsurance claim
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether the applicant was in wilful default in failing to attend the pre-trial conference","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant alleged former legal practitioners failed to notify; had been actively participating in litigation"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the applicant has a bona fide defence to the claim","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Goods hijacked; insurance paid; unclear basis of liability pleaded"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The applicant sought rescission of a default judgment granted against it in HC 3336/21 where it was second defendant. The judgment related to a freight transport dispute where goods were hijacked in South Africa. The applicant alleged it was not wilfully in default as its former legal practitioners failed to notify it of the pre-trial conference date.
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