Minister of Public Works v MXN Development Construction CC (7015/2006) [2007] ZAWCHC 38 (12 June 2007)

Brief Summary

Contract — Breach of contract — Construction contract — Dispute regarding non-payment for work completed — Contractor claiming payment from the Minister of Public Works for services rendered — Legal issue of whether the Minister was liable for the payment despite the contractor's alleged failure to comply with certain contractual terms — Court held that the Minister was liable for payment as the contractor had substantially performed the contract and the Minister's non-payment constituted a breach.