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Delict [2015] ZANWHC 69

Pelser v Miruka (898/2014)

Pelser v Miruka (898/2014) [2015] ZANWHC 69 (29 October 2015)

Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
898/2014
Judge
Kgoele

The North West High Court held that an email accusing a university lecturer of plagiarism and unethical conduct was defamatory and awarded R100,000 damages.

  • Defamation
  • Quantum Of Damages
  • Publication
  • Animus Iniurandi
  • Fair Comment
  • Academic Reputation
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