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Delict [2014] ZAGPJHC 181

Mashudu v Unitrans Limited t/a Greyhound and Another (18952/10)

Mashudu v Unitrans Limited t/a Greyhound and Another (18952/10) [2014] ZAGPJHC 181 (15 August 2014)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
18952/10
Judge
Wepener

The High Court held that an employer was vicariously liable where its bus driver assaulted and insulted a passenger while on duty and engaged in company business.

  • Vicarious Liability
  • Scope Of Employment
  • Assault By Employee
  • Employer Liability
  • Vicarious-liability
  • Scope-of-employment
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Delict [2003] ZASCA 7

Costa Da Oura Restaurant (Pty) Ltd t/a Umdloti Bush Tavern v Reddy (486/01)

Costa Da Oura Restaurant (Pty) Ltd t/a Umdloti Bush Tavern v Reddy (486/01) [2003] ZASCA 7; [2003] 2 All SA 201 (C); 2003 (4) SA 34 (SCA); (2003) 24 ILJ 1337 (SCA) (7 March 2003)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
486/01
Judges
Olivier, Scott, Zulman, Cameron, Navsa

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that a tavern was not vicariously liable for a barman’s assault on a customer after a service dispute.

  • Vicarious Liability
  • Assault By Employee
  • Scope Of Employment
  • Personal Vindictiveness
  • Vicarious-liability
  • Employee-assault
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