condonationrescission of judgmentdefault judgmentlegal practitioner suspension
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Statutes Cited
Labour Act
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether the explanation tendered by applicant for the default was reasonable and acceptable","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Ms Magoge's suspension, applicant's lack of communication with counsel"}
{"issue_text":"Whether applicant has prospects of success on appeal","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Contract illegality argument, arbitrator's interpretation of Labour Act"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Applicant's legal practitioner Ms Magoge failed to attend court hearing on 30 March 2015 despite obtaining postponement and filing heads of argument, resulting in default judgment against applicant. Applicant seeks condonation claiming the default was due to Ms Magoge's suspension by Law Society of Zimbabwe.
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