High Court of South Africa Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth - 2011 May

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May 2011
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An execution creditor may not use Rule 31(5)(d) to confirm and 'fireproof' a registrar's default judgment declaring immovable property executable.
Civil procedure – Execution against immovable property – Registrar’s power under Rule 31(5) to grant default judgment and declare property executable – Post-Gundwana challenge to past registrar orders – Use (and misuse) of Rule 31(5)(d) to set matters down for reconsideration. Constitutional law – Impact of Gundwana v Steko Development CC on prior registrar orders and rescission remedies. Inherent jurisdiction – limits on court’s power to validate registrar’s orders. Procedure – requirement that set-downs for reconsideration be on notice to other parties.
31 May 2011