Hranov v Nekwaya (2465 of 2013) [2017] NAHCMD 71 (10 March 2017)

Hranov v Nekwaya (2465 of 2013) [2017] NAHCMD 71 (10 March 2017)

The plaintiff proved on a balance of probabilities that he paid N$50,000.00 to the defendant, supported by corroborated witness testimony, while the defendant's failure to call a material witness weakened his case.

Citation
[2017] NAHCMD 71
Parties
Plaintiff: Peter Hranov; Defendant: Simon Nekwaya
Court
High Court Main Division
Jurisdiction
Namibia
Judgment Date
10 March 2017
Case Number
2465 of 2013
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for plaintiff
Legal Topics
Breach of Contract, Onus of Proof, Conflicting Evidence
Source Language
English
Contract Law Breach of Contract Onus of Proof Conflicting Evidence

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Parties

Peter Hranov

Plaintiff

Simon Nekwaya

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff paid N$50,000.00 to the defendant as alleged under the agreement

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff proved on a balance of probabilities that he paid N$50,000.00 to the defendant, supported by corroborated witness testimony, while the defendant's failure to call a material witness weakened his case.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff

Orders

  • Judgment in favour of the plaintiff in the amount of N$50,000.00
  • The defendant is ordered to pay costs, including costs of one instructing and one instructed counsel