The applicants seek the setting aside of a judgment granted against them in default on the 18November 2020. The application was made in terms of r449(1)(a) of the High Court Rules 1971 (the rules). The order sought is couched as follows:
“IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. The default judgment granted under HC6577/20 on the 18th of November 2020 be and is hereby rescinded.
2. Respondent shall pay the Applicant’s costs of suit on the higher scale of attorney and client.”
FACTUAL BACKGROUND
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