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Contract law [2023] NAHCMD 759

APB Property Services v Municipal Council of Windhoek (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-DEL-2017/01335)

APB Property Services v Municipal Council of Windhoek (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-DEL-2017/01335) [2023] NAHCMD 759 (24 November 2023)

Court
High Court Main Division
Case number
HC-MD-CIV-ACT-DEL-2017/01335

The court dismissed a tender claim for payment for extra property valuations, finding the plaintiffs went beyond the contract and proved no authority for the additional work.

  • Breach of contract
  • Scope of contractual obligations
  • Public tender
  • Valuation of property
  • Onus of proof
  • Breach-of-contract
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Contract law [2023] NASC 24

Zhong-Mei Engineering (Pty) Ltd v Grand Trading CC (SA 24/2021)

Zhong-Mei Engineering (Pty) Ltd v Grand Trading CC (SA 24/2021) [2023] NASC 24 (18 July 2023)

Court
Supreme Court
Case number
SA 24/2021

The Supreme Court held that Zhong-Mei failed to prove payments beyond those already accepted as being for Grand Trading’s consultancy agreement, and dismissed the appeal with costs.

  • Proof of payment
  • Onus of proof
  • Consultancy agreements
  • Appropriation of payments
  • Proof-of-payment
  • Onus-of-proof
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Criminal law [2022] NAHCMD 616

Karigub v S (HC-MD-CRI-APP-CAL 72 of 2022)

Karigub v S (HC-MD-CRI-APP-CAL 72 of 2022) [2022] NAHCMD 616 (14 November 2022)

Court
High Court Main Division
Case number
HC-MD-CRI-APP-CAL 72 of 2022

High Court bail appeal dismissed where the appellant failed to show that refusal of bail was wrongly exercised in a rape case involving a minor.

  • Bail
  • Rape
  • Combating of domestic violence
  • Judicial discretion
  • Onus of proof
  • Bail-appeal
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Criminal law [2022] NAHCNLD 10

Shidangi v S (HC-NLD-CRI-APP-CAL 49 of 2020)

Shidangi v S (HC-NLD-CRI-APP-CAL 49 of 2020) [2022] NAHCNLD 10 (15 February 2022)

Court
Northern Local Division
Case number
HC-NLD-CRI-APP-CAL 49 of 2020

There was no admissible evidence linking the appellant or accused 1 to the cannabis found in the room. The trial court erred by admitting hearsay evidence and equating access to the room with possession of cannabis. The State failed to prove possession and intention to control the cannabis beyond reasonable doubt. The convictions and sentences must be set aside.

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  • Appeal
  • Hearsay evidence
  • Onus of proof
  • Possession of drugs
  • Condonation
  • Notice of appeal
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Contract law [2021] NAHCMD 587

Veritas Kapital (Pty) Ltd v Davids and Another; Futeni Collections (Pty) Ltd v OB Davids Properties Close Corporation and Others ([P] I 44 of 2013; [P] I 709 of 2013)

Veritas Kapital (Pty) Ltd v Davids and Another; Futeni Collections (Pty) Ltd v OB Davids Properties Close Corporation and Others ([P] I 44 of 2013; [P] I 709 of 2013) [2021] NAHCMD 587 (14 December 2021)

Court
High Court Main Division
Case number
[P] I 44 of 2013 ; [P] I 709 of 2013

The High Court found the parties had settled the capital balances under credit agreements through their conduct and joint status reports, and awarded judgment, interest, and costs.

  • Compromise (transactio)
  • Settlement agreements
  • Onus of proof
  • Mediation
  • Costs
  • In duplum rule
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Contract law [2021] NAHCMD 537

Central Technical Supplies (Geiger) Engineering (Pty) Limited v Khomas Aluminium and Glass CC and Another (I 2242 of 2015)

Central Technical Supplies (Geiger) Engineering (Pty) Limited v Khomas Aluminium and Glass CC and Another (I 2242 of 2015) [2021] NAHCMD 537 (18 November 2021)

Court
High Court Main Division
Case number
I 2242 of 2015

The High Court found an oral subcontract existed between the plaintiff and the 1st defendant, and held the 1st defendant liable for the unpaid amount.

  • Existence of contract
  • Subcontractor liability
  • Oral agreements
  • Onus of proof
  • Resolution of factual disputes
  • Contract-law
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Delict [2021] NAHCMD 360

Van der Westhuizen v Januarie and Another (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-DEL- 2625 of 2019)

Van der Westhuizen v Januarie and Another (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-DEL- 2625 of 2019) [2021] NAHCMD 360 (9 August 2021)

Court
High Court Main Division
Case number
HC-MD-CIV-ACT-DEL- 2625 of 2019

In a Windhoek motor vehicle collision claim, the High Court dismissed the plaintiff’s case, finding she failed to keep a proper lookout and was negligent.

  • Negligence
  • Motor vehicle collisions
  • Duty of care
  • Onus of proof
  • Right of way
  • Motor-vehicle-collisions
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Contract law [2021] NAHCMD 318

Nyamayaro v PZN Panelbeaters CC (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH- 268 of 2019)

Nyamayaro v PZN Panelbeaters CC (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH- 268 of 2019) [2021] NAHCMD 318 (2 July 2021)

Court
High Court Main Division
Case number
HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH- 268 of 2019

The High Court dismissed a vehicle repair damages claim and a storage-fees counterclaim, finding no proven causal link to ECU damage or proven rental losses.

  • Breach of contract
  • Negligence
  • Damages
  • Counterclaim
  • Onus of proof
  • Contract-law
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Trust law [2021] NAHCMD 164

Oberholzer v Loots and Another (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH- 4333 of 2017)

Oberholzer v Loots and Another (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH- 4333 of 2017) [2021] NAHCMD 164 (16 April 2021)

Court
High Court Main Division
Case number
HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH- 4333 of 2017

The High Court held the plaintiff failed to prove an alleged oral informal trust over property and a business interest, but upheld the defendant’s breach of promise claim.

  • Informal trusts
  • Oral agreements
  • Breach of promise to marry
  • Actio iniuriarum
  • Onus of proof
  • Informal-trust
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Criminal law [2021] NAHCNLD 32

Shivolo v S (HC-NLD-CRI-APP-CAL 62 of 2020)

Shivolo v S (HC-NLD-CRI-APP-CAL 62 of 2020) [2021] NAHCNLD 32 (26 March 2021)

Court
Northern Local Division
Case number
HC-NLD-CRI-APP-CAL 62 of 2020

High Court bail appeal dismissed after the court found no misdirection in the magistrate’s refusal of bail under section 61.

  • Bail
  • Refusal of bail
  • Public interest
  • Onus of proof
  • Magistrate's discretion
  • Bail-appeal
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