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Delict [2020] ZAECBHC 16

Fekensi v Member of the Executive Council for the Department of Health, Eastern Cape Province (439/16)

Fekensi v Member of the Executive Council for the Department of Health, Eastern Cape Province (439/16) [2020] ZAECBHC 16 (11 August 2020)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Bhisho
Case number
439/16
Judge
S M Mbenenge

The High Court awarded R950,000 in general damages for severe negligent-treatment injuries, chronic pain, disability, and depression after considering comparable awards.

  • Medical Negligence
  • General Damages
  • Assessment Of Quantum
  • Pain And Suffering
  • Loss Of Amenities
  • Depression And Psychological Injury
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Delict [2019] ZAECMHC 68

Mzingeli and Others v Minister of Police (139/2015)

Mzingeli and Others v Minister of Police (139/2015) [2019] ZAECMHC 68 (12 November 2019)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Mthatha
Case number
139/2015
Judge
Zono

High Court damages judgment for three plaintiffs unlawfully detained for years after coerced confessions, awarding substantial general damages and costs.

  • Unlawful Detention
  • General Damages
  • Constitutional Rights Violation
  • Police Misconduct
  • Assessment Of Quantum
  • Section 35 Rights
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Delict [2019] ZAGPPHC 154

Mthimunye v Road Accident Fund (40765/2015)

Mthimunye v Road Accident Fund (40765/2015) [2019] ZAGPPHC 154 (11 April 2019)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
40765/2015
Judge
Phahlane

The High Court awarded general damages and loss of earnings after a motor vehicle accident, accepting uncontested expert evidence and ordering an undertaking for future medical expenses.

  • Road Accident Fund Act
  • General Damages
  • Loss Of Earnings
  • Assessment Of Quantum
  • Road-accident-fund
  • General-damages
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