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Civil Procedure [2005] ZAGPHC 378

Jansen v Naylor and Another

Jansen v Naylor and Another [2005] ZAGPHC 378; 21292/02 (24 August 2005)

Court
High Courts - Gauteng
Case number
21292/02
Judge
Willis

The High Court refused to vary its earlier costs order in a defamation matter, holding that the defendants’ tender did not justify shifting costs.

  • Defamation
  • Costs Award
  • Rule 34 Application
  • Judicial Discretion
  • Solatium
  • Apology In Defamation
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Delict [2003] ZAWCHC 50

Young v Shaikh (10646/01)

Young v Shaikh (10646/01) [2003] ZAWCHC 50; 2004 (3) SA 46 (C) (26 September 2003)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
10646/01
Judge
NEL

Defamation claim over a televised interview was upheld; the court awarded the plaintiff R150,000 plus interest and costs.

  • Defamation
  • Damages For Injury To Reputation
  • Fair Comment Defence
  • Apology In Defamation
  • Freedom Of Expression
  • Damages-for-injury-to-reputation
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