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Delict [2024] ZALMPPHC 27

Thabisang v Polokwane Municipality (4739/2021)

Thabisang v Polokwane Municipality (4739/2021) [2024] ZALMPPHC 27 (13 March 2024)

Court
Limpopo High Court, Polokwane
Case number
4739/2021
Judge
Kganyago

The High Court dismissed a damages claim arising from an alleged electrocution at a Polokwane traffic light, finding the plaintiff’s evidence unreliable and uncorroborated.

  • Aquilian Liability
  • Negligence
  • Electricity Act
  • Presumption Of Negligence
  • Causation
  • Bodily Injury
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Delict [2023] ZAGPPHC 1127

P.M obo O.M v Eskom Holdings Limited (29591/21)

P.M obo O.M v Eskom Holdings Limited (29591/21) [2023] ZAGPPHC 1127 (31 August 2023)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
29591/21
Judge
N P Mngqibisa-Thusi

The High Court held Eskom 100% liable after a child was electrocuted by a live wire. Quantum was separated and postponed sine die.

  • Negligence
  • Duty Of Care
  • Electricity Act
  • Apportionment Of Damages
  • Duty-of-care
  • Electricity-act
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