South Africa Case Law

Davids NO v Western Province Athletics and Another (A 205/2021)

Davids NO v Western Province Athletics and Another (A 205/2021) [2022] ZAWCHC 217 (1 November 2022)

Court

Western Cape High Court, Cape Town

Case number

A 205/2021

Judges

E. Baartman, P.A.L. Gamble, N. Mangcu-Lockwood

High Court delict appeal over a race collision: the runner was liable, the organiser was not, and the plaintiff’s damages were reduced for 70% contributory negligence.

• Contributory Negligence
• Apportionment Of Damages Act
• Duty Of Care
• Personal Injury
• Volenti Non Fit Injuria
• Liability Of Event Organisers