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Civil Procedure [2023] ZAECMKHC 15

Dikome v Minister of Police (CA28/2022)

Dikome v Minister of Police (CA28/2022) [2023] ZAECMKHC 15 (7 February 2023)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Makhanda
Case number
CA28/2022
Judges
M Gwala, N G Beshe

Appeal against an inadequate damages award for unlawful arrest and detention. The High Court increased the general damages from R10,000 to R30,000.

  • Unlawful Arrest And Detention
  • Quantum Of General Damages
  • Deprivation Of Liberty
  • Dignity Invasion
  • Rule 34 Settlement Offer
  • Unlawful-arrest-and-detention
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Delict [2005] ZAGPHC 67

Seroot v Pieterse (33377/05)

Seroot v Pieterse (33377/05) [2005] ZAGPHC 67 (13 June 2005)

Court
High Courts - Gauteng
Case number
33377/05
Judge
JCW van Rooyen

High Court damages claim over adultery and alienation of affection succeeded in part. The court found an intimate relationship but not enticement, and awarded R15,000.

  • Loss Of Consortium
  • Alienation Of Affection
  • Adultery
  • Actio Iniuriarum
  • Dignity Invasion
  • Loss-of-consortium
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