Read the full judgment text of HCMP 001748/1982 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 25 January 1985 before Mantell, J..
Civil procedure – partnership action – late application for leave to amend defence and counterclaim – application to vacate trial date – discretion of court – stringent terms – costs on indemnity basis – interim manager's remuneration – substantial issues to be determined in the interest of justice – delay in seeking advice from counsel – prejudice to plaintiffs – adjournment of trial – further discovery – amended pleadings – fixed list – estimated hearing time of 10 days
Legal issues: Late application for leave to amend defence and counterclaim and vacate trial date
Outcome: Leave granted to defendants to file Amended Defence and Counterclaim; trial date vacated; trial stood over to a date to be fixed.
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