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Delict [2024] ZAGPJHC 768

Alberts v Muller (2021/45446)

Alberts v Muller (2021/45446) [2024] ZAGPJHC 768 (2 August 2024)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2021/45446
Judge
JL Bhengu

The court dismissed a landlord-defendant’s application for absolution from the instance in a delict claim over a falling sliding gate, finding a prima facie case.

  • Absolution From The Instance
  • Duty Of Care
  • Negligence
  • Lease Agreement
  • Prima Facie Case
  • Maintenance Of Premises
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Delict [2011] ZAKZDHC 29

Kelly v South African Petroleum Refineries (8265/2005)

Kelly v South African Petroleum Refineries (8265/2005) [2011] ZAKZDHC 29 (17 June 2011)

Court
Kwazulu-Natal High Court, Durban
Case number
8265/2005
Judge
Swain

The court dismissed a damages claim arising from an electrical flashover at a refinery, finding the risk was not reasonably foreseeable and negligence was not proved.

  • Duty Of Care
  • Negligence
  • Maintenance Of Premises
  • Occupier Liability
  • Risk Assessment
  • Burden Of Proof
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