Sehlabi v Molemohi (CIV/T 518 of 2007) [2015] LSHC 24 (5 February 2015)

Sehlabi v Molemohi (CIV/T 518 of 2007) [2015] LSHC 24 (5 February 2015)

The defendant was negligent in driving on the wrong lane, causing the collision, and failed to provide any justification or explanation; the plaintiff was not contributorily negligent and took reasonable steps to avoid the accident.

Citation
[2015] LSHC 24
Parties
Plaintiff: Lebohang Sehlabi; Defendant: Kobeli Molemohi
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
5 February 2015
Case Number
CIV/T 518 of 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
plaintiff's claim granted, defendant's counterclaim dismissed
Legal Topics
Motor Vehicle Collision, Negligence, Damages, Onus of Proof, Res Ipsa Loquitur
Source Language
English
Tort Civil Procedure Motor Vehicle Collision Negligence Damages Onus of Proof Res Ipsa Loquitur

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Parties

Lebohang Sehlabi

Plaintiff

Kobeli Molemohi

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant was negligent in causing the motor vehicle collision
  2. 2 Whether the plaintiff contributed to the occurrence of the collision
  3. 3 Which party bears liability for the damages arising from the collision

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was negligent in driving on the wrong lane, causing the collision, and failed to provide any justification or explanation; the plaintiff was not contributorily negligent and took reasonable steps to avoid the accident.

Court Disposition

plaintiff's claim granted, defendant's counterclaim dismissed

Orders

  • Defendant to pay plaintiff M74,580.00 as damages
  • Costs awarded to the plaintiff