Tshabangu and Others v Road Accident Fund (A317/2023)
Tshabangu and Others v Road Accident Fund (A317/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 453 (30 April 2025)
The court held that the Taxing Master does not have discretion to allow preparation costs for expert witnesses unless authorised by a court order or by consent of all interested parties. The orders of the court a quo were therefore incorrect in leaving this matter to the Taxing Master's discretion. The appeal was upheld and the orders amended to require the defendant to pay the reasonable preparation costs of expert witnesses, including the costs of reports, updated reports, and calculations.
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- Costs Of Expert Witnesses
- Taxation Of Costs
- Party And Party Costs
- Preparation Fees
- Discretion Of Taxing Master