MUKAKALISA ET AL. v SONARWA ET. AL (Fond)
Claimants failed to prove financial dependence on the deceased and thus are not entitled to financial loss compensation. However, they are entitled to affection loss compensation and funeral expenses as per statutory formulas, and to procedural and counsel fees due to prevailing in the case. The claim was not prescribed due to lack of proper notification and ongoing negotiations.
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- Accident compensation
- Financial loss compensation
- Affection loss compensation
- Funeral expenses
- Prescription of claims
- Burden of proof