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Delict [2025] ZAGPJHC 642

Jukes v Malekjee (2024/091632)

Jukes v Malekjee (2024/091632) [2025] ZAGPJHC 642 (26 June 2025)

Default judgment for defamation and malicious prosecution was granted after a false police complaint led to the plaintiff’s arrest, detention, and humiliation.

  • Defamation
  • Malicious Prosecution
  • Quantification Of Damages
  • Abuse Of Legal Process
  • Malicious-prosecution
  • Damages
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Civil Procedure [2006] ZASCA 144

Unilever Bestfoods Robertsons (Pty) Ltd and Others v Soomar and Another (613/05)

Unilever Bestfoods Robertsons (Pty) Ltd and Others v Soomar and Another (613/05) [2006] ZASCA 144; 2007 (2) SA 347 (SCA) (1 December 2006)

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that claims based on alleged conspiracy-driven loss and reputational harm had prescribed and upheld the special pleas.

  • Prescription Act
  • Malicious Prosecution
  • Abuse Of Legal Process
  • Unlawful Competition
  • Continuing Injury
  • Defamation
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