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Civil Procedure [2021] ZAFSHC 31

Salemane and Others v Setsoto Local Municipality (1356/2020)

Salemane and Others v Setsoto Local Municipality (1356/2020) [2021] ZAFSHC 31 (12 February 2021)

Settlement approved in a delict damages claim, but the court limited costs to one set of attorneys and disallowed unnecessary travel and accommodation expenses.

  • Costs Of Multiple Attorneys
  • Party And Party Costs
  • Public Policy In Costs
  • Quantum Of Damages
  • Expert Evidence
  • Settlement Agreements
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Civil Procedure [2016] ZAECGHC 83

Tywini obo Tywini v Road Accident Fund (616/2016)

Tywini obo Tywini v Road Accident Fund (616/2016) [2016] ZAECGHC 83 (1 September 2016)

The court held that Rule 48(1) only permits review of specific items objected to or disallowed by the taxing master, not general rulings absent such objections. In this case, the parties agreed to exclude duplicated costs and presented a consolidated bill, with no items objected to or disallowed by the taxing master. The plaintiff’s notice failed to meet the minimum requirements for review as set out in Brener, since it did not identify specific items or grounds of objection. The taxing master did not exercise a discretion subject to review, and the plaintiff’s conduct was inconsistent with b…

  • Review Of Taxation
  • Party And Party Costs
  • Rule 48 Procedure
  • Costs Of Multiple Attorneys
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