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Delict [2025] ZAGPPHC 709

Nortje v Pierre van Ryneveld Vet Clinic CC and Others (52043/2019)

Nortje v Pierre van Ryneveld Vet Clinic CC and Others (52043/2019) [2025] ZAGPPHC 709 (10 July 2025)

Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
52043/2019
Judge
Ledwaba

The High Court held a veterinary clinic liable for a dog’s burn injury during surgery, awarding emotional shock and travel expenses, but dismissing refund and lost-income claims.

  • Veterinary Negligence
  • Emotional Shock Damages
  • Animal Protection Act
  • Breach Of Contract
  • Travel Expenses
  • Quantum Separation
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Civil Procedure [2024] ZASCA 38

MEC for Health, Gauteng v de Lange (298/2023)

MEC for Health, Gauteng v de Lange (298/2023) [2024] ZASCA 38 (3 April 2024)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
298/2023
Judges
Gorven, Matojane, Weiner, Coppin, Smith

The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal against leave to amend a claim to add emotional shock damages after a separated-liability finding.

  • Separation Of Issues
  • Medical Negligence
  • Amendment Of Pleadings
  • Emotional Shock Damages
  • Loss Of Support
  • Civil-procedure
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