South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Durban

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA

KWAZULU-NATAL LOCAL DIVISION, DURBAN

CASE NO: D5094/2020

In the matter between:

VEJANDRAN SHUNMUGAM PILLAY                                                            Applicant

and

HUNTREX 302 (PTY) LTD                                                                 First Respondent

THE COMPANIES AND INTELLECTUAL                                     Second Respondent

PROPERTIES COMMISSION

AFFECTED PARTIES                                                                       Third Respondent

JUDGMENT

Delivered on: 17 August 2021

Ploos van Amstel J

The application for leave to appeal is dismissed with costs, including those occasioned by the employment of senior counsel, on the grounds that I am not of the opinion that the appeal would have a reasonable prospect of success, nor is there any compelling reason why the appeal should be heard.

Ploos van Amstel J

Appearances:

For the Applicant

Instructed by:                T Giyapersad Incorporated

                                          Durban

For the Respondent

Instructed by:                Johnston and Partners

                                          Durban

By agreement between the parties this matter was dealt with on the papers, without oral argument. The order was delivered by electronic transmission to the parties’ attorneys on the 17 August 2021, and by placing it in the court file.

Date of Judgment for application for leave to appeal:   17 August 2021