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Delict [2022] ZAGPJHC 55

SMS v City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (9165//2017)

SMS v City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (9165//2017) [2022] ZAGPJHC 55 (11 February 2022)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
9165//2017
Judge
S E Weiner

The High Court dismissed a claim against Johannesburg over a child’s injury at an uncovered manhole, finding no negligence and no proved causation.

  • Municipal Liability
  • Negligence
  • Causation
  • Doli Incapax
  • Public Pavement Safety
  • Municipal-liability
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