Padayachy v Pool (CS 272/2005) [2008] SCSC 119 (30 October 2008)

Padayachy v Pool (CS 272/2005) [2008] SCSC 119 (30 October 2008)

The plaintiff is not entitled to an undivided share in the property or to moral damages, but is entitled to reimbursement for her proven contributions to the improvement of the defendant's house, as the defendant was unjustly enriched to that extent.

Citation
[2008] SCSC 119
Parties
Plaintiff: Padayachy; Defendant: Pool
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
30 October 2008
Case Number
CS 272/2005
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for plaintiff in part
Legal Topics
Concubinage, Unjust Enrichment, Division of Property, Contributions to Property, Moral Damages
Source Language
English
Property Law Family Law Unjust Enrichment Concubinage Division of Property Contributions to Property Moral Damages

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Parties

Padayachy

Plaintiff

Pool

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to an undivided share in Title S4043 or the house thereon or reimbursement for her contributions
  2. 2 Whether the defendant was unjustly enriched by the plaintiff's contributions
  3. 3 Whether the plaintiff is entitled to moral damages for ill-treatment

Ratio Decidendi

The plaintiff is not entitled to an undivided share in the property or to moral damages, but is entitled to reimbursement for her proven contributions to the improvement of the defendant's house, as the defendant was unjustly enriched to that extent.

Court Disposition

judgment for plaintiff in part

Orders

  • Defendant to pay plaintiff R 101,000 with interest and costs