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Delict [2019] ZAWCHC 54

Cromhout v O'neil N.O and Others (19155/2015)

Cromhout v O'neil N.O and Others (19155/2015) [2019] ZAWCHC 54 (14 May 2019)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
19155/2015
Judge
J I Cloete

The High Court granted absolution in a delict claim arising from a chimpanzee attack, finding the plaintiff had not pleaded or proved wrongfulness or a prima facie case.

  • Negligent Omission
  • Wrongfulness
  • Actio Legis Aquiliae
  • Voluntary Assumption Of Risk
  • Control Of Dangerous Property
  • Delict
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