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Pretorius v Leonard and Others (11279/2024) [2024] ZAWCHC 386 (25 November 2024)
The High Court dismissed exceptions to particulars of claim in a building-contract dispute, holding the pleadings disclosed a cause of action for defects and lost rental income.
Nordicbau Master Builder Renovator CC v Stapelberg Vervoer t/a Milltrans (601/2017) [2021] ZAECPEHC 38 (13 July 2021)
The court found that the defendant, as a carrier for reward, was negligent in transporting the plaintiff's tele-handlers, resulting in their damage. The evidence established that the plaintiff was the owner of the machines and had locus standi to claim damages. The loss of income suffered by the plaintiff was a foreseeable and contemplated consequence of the breach of the carriage contract. The insurance policy between the defendant and Santam, which excluded consequential damages, did not limit the defendant's liability to the insured amount, nor did it affect the plaintiff's right to claim…
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Sandberg Transport Bk t/a Sandberg v African Truck Accident Repairs (Edms) Bpk t/a Hermans Truck Accident Repairs (3523/2006) [2009] ZAGPPHC 13 (25 March 2009)
High Court damages claim for defective truck repairs and consequential loss succeeded, with the defendant ordered to pay both claims plus High Court-scale costs.
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