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Nchere v Roads Directorate (CIV/T 504 of 19) [2019] LSHC 39 (11 November 2019)
A pedestrian sued the Roads Directorate after falling into an unprotected pit beside a road. The High Court held the defendant liable and awarded damages.
Leuta v Kobe Motors (Pty) Ltd (CIV/T 412 of 18) [2019] LSHC 12 (27 September 2019)
Undefended personal-injury action from a motor collision. The High Court held the employer vicariously liable and awarded proven damages only.
Monele v Mpakathe (CIV/T 496 of 17) [2019] LSHC 42 (2 September 2019)
Unopposed assault damages claim. The High Court awarded M25,250 overall, including M22,000 for pain and suffering, M3,000 for contumelia, and M250 for hospital expenses.
Lebabo v Pep Stores (Pty) Ltd and Another (CIV/T 201 of 4) [2015] LSHC 5 (26 February 2015)
The High Court of Lesotho dealt with joinder of a second defendant after pleadings closed, stressing proper service and authority to act before final determination.
Mokaka v Commissioner of Police and Another (CIV/T 258 of 2012) [2014] LSHC 47 (12 February 2014)
The High Court of Lesotho awarded damages to a plaintiff assaulted by police, rejecting the officers’ version and finding proven injury, disfigurement, and loss of amenities.
Maneo Pitso v Topollo Mochochoko Mosiuoa and Others (CCT 371 of 2011) [2013] LSHC 69 (4 November 2013)
Default judgment for a plaintiff shot and assaulted by the defendants. The High Court of Lesotho awarded reduced damages for injury, expenses, and humiliation.
Kalaka v Lesotho National General Insurance Company Limited (CIV/T 158 of 2006) [2012] LSHC 72 (11 September 2012)
The High Court of Lesotho found the insured taxi driver negligent in a pedestrian collision and awarded the plaintiff general damages, medical expenses, and costs.
Lesotho Electricity Corporation v Ramokhosi (C of A (CIV) 13 of 2009) [2009] LSCA 12 (23 October 2009)
The Court of Appeal upheld liability against the electricity provider for a schoolboy’s electrocution, finding negligent failure to earth and maintain a pole.
Ramoseli v Tlebere (CIV/T 518 of 89) [1996] LSHC 34 (20 February 1996)
Uncontested High Court assault claim awarding damages for medical expenses, loss of earnings, pain and suffering, and contumelia; future loss of earnings was disallowed.
Molelengoabe v Joosub (CIV/T 252 of 92) [1995] LSHC 26 (3 February 1995)
High Court of Lesotho damages award after a dog bite left the plaintiff with painful septic wounds and scarring. The court reduced the claimed amounts and awarded costs.
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