Summary

Rescission of judgments and orders in terms of Uniform Rule 42(1)(a) or common law - grounds for rescission - explanation for default and bona fide defence - article 34(3) of the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration - whether the three-month period in article 34(3) for bringing an application to set aside arbitration award can be extended - whether condonation competent - constitutional validity of the three-month time limit.