Mc Donald v Minister of Police (A2023-065445) [2024] ZAGPJHC 264 (11 March 2024)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
A2023-065445
Judges
MMP Mdalana-Mayisela, JJ Strijdom
The High Court upheld an appeal in an unlawful arrest and detention claim, increasing damages to R41,810.26 after adjusting a 1999 precedent for inflation.
CS v TS (645/2020) [2020] ZAECPEHC 45 (12 November 2020)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Port Elizabeth
Case number
645/2020
Judge
Rugunanan
High Court leave-to-amend case on pleadings, maintenance and damages. Most objections failed, but an unquantified vehicle-maintenance amendment was refused.
Theodorellis v Theodorellis (A29/2007) [2007] ZAFSHC 131 (22 November 2007)
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
A29/2007
Judges
Malherbe, Beckley
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a maintenance increase, finding the respondent had disclosed her income and that inflation and medical aid costs justified the order.
Kommissaris van Binnelandse Inkomste v Steyn NO (667/1989) [1991] ZASCA 104; 1992 (1) SA 110 (AD); (13 September 1991)
Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
667/1989
Judges
Van Heerden, Hefer, Nestadt, Vivier, Goldstone
The Supreme Court of Appeal held that the respondent failed to prove that the maintenance obligation should be adjusted for inflation, as there was insufficient evidence regarding Mrs Terblanche's financial position and need for increased maintenance. The right of occupation over the Cleostraat property had lapsed prior to the deceased's death, and thus did not form part of the estate's liability. The estate's obligation for medical costs, however, was accepted at R1,500 per year and, by agreement, adjusted for future inflation. The prescribed regulations for capitalisation under the Estate D…