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Moshoeshoe v Lesotho National General Insurance Company Ltd (CIV/T/0172/2016) [2024] LSHC 43 (8 May 2024)
The court found the insured driver negligent in a motor collision and awarded the plaintiff past medical expenses and general damages, but rejected future losses and earning claims.
Nyefolo Alotsi v Lesotho National Developent Corporation (CCA/0077/2024) [2024] LSHC 44 (8 May 2024)
The Magistrates’ Court lacked jurisdiction as the value of the subject property exceeded its monetary ceiling. The 2nd applicant, having been struck off the register, had no legal standing, and the 1st applicant, as director/shareholder, could not sue to vindicate company rights.
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Maluti Community Development Forum & 7 Others V Lets'eng Diamond Mine (Pty) Ltd (CIV/T/576/2017) [2024] LSHC 50 (8 May 2024)
The High Court of Lesotho held that no enforceable agreement existed for monthly remuneration of emergency responders and granted absolution from the instance with costs.
Lehlohonolo Masienyane V Maluti Mountain Brewery & Ano. (CIV/T/594/2013) [2024] LSHC 57 (8 May 2024)
Plaintiffs are only entitled to damages for repair of the damaged parts of the house and movables, not for a new house, rental, or emotional distress, as there was no evidence of value before and after, no proof of rental expenses, and no psychiatric evidence of emotional injury. The appropriate compensation is M300,000.00 with interest at 7.75%.
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West Bank (a division of First National bank Lesotho Ltd) v Hippo Transport Inc (Pty) Ltd (C of A (CIV) 09/2024) [2024] LSCA 5 (3 May 2024)
The Court of Appeal held that a High Court order requiring payment of arrears or surrender of hire-purchase vehicles was final, not interlocutory, and could not be reopened.
Chokocha Hatla v Anwary Carrim (C OF A (CIV) 4/2023) [2024] LSCA 4 (3 May 2024)
The appeal was withdrawn after the court found the cited respondent had not been served and was not properly before the court.
Exinia Liphethiso Thamae nee Molotsi v 'Maitumeleng Molotsi (C of A (CIV) 20/2017) [2024] LSCA 9 (3 May 2024)
The Court of Appeal struck off a civil appeal for want of prosecution after the appellant failed to file the record of proceedings or seek condonation.
Palamang Matlotlo v Attorney General (C of A (CIV) 36/2023) [2024] LSCA 11 (3 May 2024)
Section 15(11) of the Public Service Act mandates summary dismissal of a public officer convicted of a criminal offence. The appellant was given an opportunity to make representations and was convicted on his own admission. The right to a hearing was not violated, and double jeopardy does not apply to administrative dismissal following criminal conviction.
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Litlhare Nkhati v Teboho Lets'ela (C OF A (CIV) 12/2024) [2024] LSCA 7 (3 May 2024)
The order appealed from was interlocutory and no leave to appeal was granted; therefore, the Court of Appeal lacks jurisdiction to entertain the appeal.
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Morapeli Borotho v Lebohang Sethathi & 4 Others (C OF A (CIV) 26/2023) [2024] LSCA 10 (3 May 2024)
The Court of Appeal set aside absolution from the instance and ordered eviction, holding the appellant’s lease remained enforceable and the respondent had proved no right to stay.
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