SCArules Form1
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Source domain: supremecourtofappeal.org.za
Collected on 27 June 2026
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Condonation for failure to state particulars
A party may apply for condonation if they failed to state particulars in time, using Form 1 to request the court’s leniency.
- Who it is for
- parties who failed to meet procedural deadlines
- How to act on it
- Complete Form 1 with details of the failure, attach the supporting affidavit, serve it on the respondent, and lodge it with the Registrar of the Court in Bloemfontein
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2. *Condonation for the failure to [state particulars]
Any other matter
A party may use Form 1 to raise any additional legal issue not covered by leave to appeal or condonation, provided it is clearly stated.
- Who it is for
- any party with additional issues to raise before the Supreme Court of Appeal
- How to act on it
- Complete Form 1 with details of the other matter, attach the supporting affidavit, serve it on the respondent, and lodge it with the Registrar of the Court in Bloemfontein
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3. *Any other matter [state particulars]
Leave to appeal against a judgment
An appellant may apply to the Supreme Court of Appeal for permission to appeal a lower court's judgment by completing Form 1 and submitting it with supporting documents.
- Who it is for
- appellants seeking to challenge a lower court judgment
- How to act on it
- Complete Form 1, attach the supporting affidavit, serve it on the respondent, and lodge it with the Registrar of the Court in Bloemfontein
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Take notice that …………………………………………….……………...………………………. (hereinafter called the Appellant/Applicant*) hereby applies to this Court/the President* for an order in the following terms: 1. *Leave to appeal against the judgment [state particulars]
Filing an affidavit in opposition
A respondent may file an affidavit opposing a motion within one month of being served, after serving the appellant.
- Who it is for
- respondents to a Notice of Motion
- How to act on it
- Prepare an affidavit in opposition, serve it on the Appellant/Applicant, and lodge it with the Registrar of the Court in Bloemfontein within one month of service
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If you intend to oppose this application, you are required to lodge your affidavit in support of your opposition, after prior service upon the Appellant/Applicant*, with the registrar of this Court within one month after service of this application upon you.
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Free State, Mangaung
Key Takeaways
- document_type: Notice of Motion
- jurisdiction: Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa
- act: Supreme Court Act 59 of 1959
- form_number: Form 1
- purpose: leave to appeal
- condonation: for failure to state particulars
- parties: Appellant/Applicant, Respondent
- service_requirements: affidavit in support of opposition after service on Appellant
- registry: The Registrar of the Court, Bloemfontein
- date: dated at [location] this day of [date]