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Civil Procedure [1984] ZASCA 125

Coetzee v Santam Versekeringsmaatskappy Bpk. (350/82)

Coetzee v Santam Versekeringsmaatskappy Bpk. (350/82) [1984] ZASCA 125 (5 November 1984)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
350/82
Judges
Jansen, KĂłtze, Smuts

The court held that the accidental loss of the file, together with the attorney’s and secretary’s absence, constituted special circumstances excusing late service.

  • Motor Vehicle Accident Fund
  • Extension Of Prescription Period
  • Special Circumstances
  • Professional Negligence
  • Motor-vehicle-accident-fund
  • Extension-of-prescription
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