Stephens v Minister of Police (21884/2017)
Stephens v Minister of Police (21884/2017) [2025] ZAWCHC 72 (28 February 2025)
The court found that the Defendant, through its members, owed a legal duty of care to the Plaintiff as a member of the public using police premises. The Plaintiff was directed to the tap by a police officer, was unfamiliar with the area, and the landing lacked railings and warning signs. The absence of safety measures constituted negligence and breach of duty of care. However, the Plaintiff failed to keep a proper look-out and proceeded blindly, contributing to the incident. Applying the Apportionment of Damages Act, the court held the Plaintiff was 20% contributorily negligent and the Defend…
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- Duty Of Care
- Negligence
- Contributory Negligence
- Apportionment Of Damages Act
- Public Premises Liability
- Personal Injury