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27 Jul 2011

Delict [2011] ZAGPPHC 139

Prime Invest 253 (Pty) Ltd and Others v 114-11th Road Kew (Pty) Ltd and Others (57426/2009)

Prime Invest 253 (Pty) Ltd and Others v 114-11th Road Kew (Pty) Ltd and Others (57426/2009) [2011] ZAGPPHC 139 (27 July 2011)

Court: North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number: 57426/2009
Judge: K E Matojane

The court held several defendants liable for fire damage after finding negligent handling and storage of flammable materials and non-compliance with fire safety rules.

Negligence
Causation
Res Ipsa Loquitur
Building Regulations
Fire Safety
Landowner Liability

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8 Sept 2000

Delict [2000] ZASCA 37

S M Goldstein & Co (Pty) Ltd. v Cathkin Park Hotel (Pty) Ltd and Another (513/98)

S M Goldstein & Co (Pty) Ltd. v Cathkin Park Hotel (Pty) Ltd and Another (513/98) [2000] ZASCA 37; 2000 (4) SA 1019 (SCA) ; [2000] 4 All SA 407 (A) (8 September 2000)

Court: Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number: 513/98
Judges: Smalberger, Harms, Plewman

The Supreme Court of Appeal held a building contractor delictually liable for constructing a manifestly unsafe fireplace that ignited and damaged the hotel.

Negligence
Delictual Liability
Building Regulations
Contributory Negligence
Contractual Duties
Fire Safety

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Prime Invest 253 (Pty) Ltd and Others v 114-11th Road Kew (Pty) Ltd and Others (57426/2009)

S M Goldstein & Co (Pty) Ltd. v Cathkin Park Hotel (Pty) Ltd and Another (513/98)