Labour Court Jurisdiction Dispute

Summary

The third respondents request to transfer the case to the Cape Town Labour Court should be dismissed based on Rule 3(1) of the Labour Court Rules, which mandates proceedings at the nearest court to the dispute location unless directed otherwise by the Judge President. Highlight the absence of such a directive to reinforce that the Johannesburg Labour Court is the appropriate jurisdiction. Rule 53(5)(a) outlines the review procedure, emphasizing the need for procedural fairness and justice. Consider structuring your argument to demonstrate these points effectively.

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Jugde President his the one who can determine whether should tranfer or based on this argument
The Judge President has the authority to direct the jurisdiction of your case. Ensure your argument highlights that no directive has been issued to override Rule *(*). This reinforces that the Johannesburg Labour Court is the correct jurisdiction.
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demonstrate this in Rule *(*)(a)
Rule *(*)(a) of the Labour Court Rules deals with the procedure for reviewing decisions made by the Labour Court. Here’s how you can demonstrate it in your argument:
- Rule *(*)(a) states: "The record of the proceedings sought to be reviewed, together with such reasons as the person or body required to do so is by law required or desires to furnish, shall be filed by the person or body whose decision is being reviewed within 15 days after the service upon such person or body of the notice of motion."
In your case:
- Highlight that the application to transfer the matter contradicts Rule *(*).
- Emphasize that no directive has been issued by the Judge President to transfer the case.
- Reinforce the procedural fairness and justice principles that support keeping the case in Johannesburg.
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