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Civil Procedure [2023] ZAECMHC 12

Z.R.M v Road Accident Fund (4041/2020)

Z.R.M v Road Accident Fund (4041/2020) [2023] ZAECMHC 12 (17 March 2023)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Mthatha
Case number
4041/2020
Judge
R W N Brooks

The court criticised the use of plaintiff “damages affidavits” in default judgment claims for unliquidated damages and confirmed that oral evidence is required.

  • Default Judgment
  • Unliquidated Damages
  • Oral Evidence Requirement
  • Damages Affidavit
  • Costs Order
  • Default-judgment
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