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Civil Procedure [2022] ZAECQBHC 22

Benteler South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Morris Material Handling SA (Pty) Ltd t/a Crane Aid (3354/2021)

Benteler South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Morris Material Handling SA (Pty) Ltd t/a Crane Aid (3354/2021) [2022] ZAECQBHC 22 (16 August 2022)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Gqeberha
Case number
3354/2021
Judge
O H Ronaasen

The High Court upheld an exception to particulars of claim over a crane derailment dispute, finding the pleading vague, embarrassing, and unclear as to contract or delict.

  • Vague And Embarrassing Pleading
  • Cause Of Action
  • Contract Vs Delict
  • Special Damages
  • Statutory Duty
  • Vague-and-embarrassing-pleading
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Civil Procedure [2015] ZAGPPHC 323

Blackberry Limited and Another v Silver Meadow Trading 257 (Pty) Ltd t/a Phat Concepts and Others (50304/14)

Blackberry Limited and Another v Silver Meadow Trading 257 (Pty) Ltd t/a Phat Concepts and Others (50304/14) [2015] ZAGPPHC 323 (11 May 2015)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
50304/14
Judge
J W Louw

The High Court upheld an exception to particulars of claim found vague and embarrassing because the pleaded case did not clearly identify its legal basis.

  • Exception Procedure
  • Vagueness And Embarrassment
  • Quasi Vindicatory Claim
  • Contract Vs Delict
  • Exception-procedure
  • Vague-and-embarrassing-pleading
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Delict [2006] ZAFSHC 59

Newstadt v H Amm (Pty) Ltd (1) (A153/2005)

Newstadt v H Amm (Pty) Ltd (1) (A153/2005) [2006] ZAFSHC 59 (14 December 2006)

Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
A153/2005
Judges
Cillié, Ebrahim, Van der Merwe

The High Court dismissed an appeal over injuries caused by a ladder, finding no legal duty to ensure safety and no negligence proved on the respondent's part.

  • Vicarious Liability
  • Duty Of Care
  • Negligence
  • Apportionment Of Damages Act
  • Contract Vs Delict
  • Contributory Negligence
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Civil Procedure [2006] ZAWCHC 41

Strauss v MEC for Education Western Cape Province (9684/03)

Strauss v MEC for Education Western Cape Province (9684/03) [2006] ZAWCHC 41; 2007 (4) SA 127 (C); (2007) 28 ILJ 367 (C) (8 September 2006)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
9684/03
Judge
D H Van Zyl

The court dismissed a special plea, holding that section 60(1) of the Schools Act imposes broad State liability for school-related education activities.

  • State Liability For School Activities
  • Compensation For Occupational Injuries
  • Rule 33 4 Applications
  • Educators Employment
  • Contract Vs Delict
  • Costs Orders
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