Haininga v Mulunga (884 of 2011) [2012] NAHC 203 (24 July 2012)

Both drivers were negligent and their negligence contributed to the collision; the plaintiff's claim is reduced by his own contributory negligence, entitling him to 51% of his claimed damages.

Citation: [2012] NAHC 203
Parties: Plaintiff: Hendrik Haininga; Defendant: Mesag Mulunga
Court: High Court
Jurisdiction: Namibia
Judgment Date: 24 July 2012
Case Number: 884 of 2011
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Outcome: judgment for plaintiff, reduced for contributory negligence
Legal Topics: Negligence, Contributory Negligence, Motor Vehicle Accident, Damages
Source Language: English

Tort Civil Procedure Negligence Contributory Negligence Motor Vehicle Accident Damages

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Parties

Hendrik Haininga

Plaintiff

Mesag Mulunga

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whose negligence caused the motor vehicle collision?
2 Was there contributory negligence by either party?
3 What is the appropriate apportionment of damages?

Ratio Decidendi

Both drivers were negligent and their negligence contributed to the collision; the plaintiff's claim is reduced by his own contributory negligence, entitling him to 51% of his claimed damages.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff, reduced for contributory negligence

Orders

Judgment for the plaintiff in an amount equal to 51% of N$43,400.50, plus interest at 20% per annum from date of judgment to date of full and final payment.
No order as to costs.