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Civil Procedure [2025] ZAGPJHC 569

Masente v Minister of Police (22/2747)

Masente v Minister of Police (22/2747) [2025] ZAGPJHC 569 (6 June 2025)

After trial, the High Court dismissed Masente’s claim that SAPS stole R400,000 during a warrantless search, finding his evidence uncorroborated and inconsistent.

  • Wrongful Arrest
  • Unlawful Detention
  • Damages For Loss
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Police Misconduct
  • Wrongful-arrest
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Commercial And Corporate [2013] ZASCA 18

Lykes Lines Ltd, LCC v Vereeniging Meat Packers (Pty) Ltd (279/2012)

Lykes Lines Ltd, LCC v Vereeniging Meat Packers (Pty) Ltd (279/2012) [2013] ZASCA 18 (20 March 2013)

The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed a shipping line’s claim for the value of a lost container because it failed to prove it actually suffered recoverable loss.

  • Breach Of Contract
  • Locus Standi
  • Damages For Loss
  • Bill Of Lading
  • Internal Corporate Arrangement
  • Breach-of-contract
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Delict [1988] ZASCA 38

Adderley Acceptances (Pty) Ltd. v Rom and Another (38/88)

Adderley Acceptances (Pty) Ltd. v Rom and Another (38/88) [1988] ZASCA 38 (30 March 1988)

The court upheld damages awards against Adderley Acceptances for fraudulent misrepresentation and failure to disclose material facts about Servix investments.

  • Fraudulent Misrepresentation
  • Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
  • Agent Principal Relationship
  • Failure To Disclose
  • Damages For Loss
  • Fraudulent-misrepresentation
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