When Is an Application Truly Urgent? A Practical Guide for South African Litigants
A practical guide to urgent applications in South Africa – what qualifies as urgency, key legal requirements, and common pitfalls to avoid.
A practical guide to urgent applications in South Africa – what qualifies as urgency, key legal requirements, and common pitfalls to avoid.
This article unpacks when ex parte applications are permissible in South African law, the duty of good faith, and key lessons from the Hlabang Trading case.
Urgent applications in South Africa let cases bypass normal court timelines, with strict rules and risks to consider.