Belize v Nicette (CS 83/1995) [2001] SCSC 3 (5 February 2001)

Belize v Nicette (CS 83/1995) [2001] SCSC 3 (5 February 2001)

On a balance of probabilities, the Defendant was responsible for the damage to the Plaintiff's vegetation. Damages are compensatory and must be based on proven loss. Only proven heads of damage are awarded; punitive damages for trespass are not allowed.

Citation
[2001] SCSC 3
Parties
Plaintiff: Belize; Defendant: Nicette
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
5 February 2001
Case Number
CS 83/1995
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Trespass, Damages, Nuisance, Moral Damages
Source Language
English
Tort Property Law Trespass Damages Nuisance Moral Damages

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Parties

Belize

Plaintiff

Nicette

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendant was responsible for destruction of Plaintiff's plants and trespass
  2. 2 Quantum of damages for destroyed vegetation, littering, trespass, abuse, and moral damages

Ratio Decidendi

On a balance of probabilities, the Defendant was responsible for the damage to the Plaintiff's vegetation. Damages are compensatory and must be based on proven loss. Only proven heads of damage are awarded; punitive damages for trespass are not allowed.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to pay Plaintiff R2800 in damages
  • Defendant to pay Plaintiff R2200 in costs