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Delict [2024] ZANCHC 12

Van Wyk v Lambrechts (CA & R 12/2021)

Van Wyk v Lambrechts (CA & R 12/2021) [2024] ZANCHC 12 (9 February 2024)

The High Court dismissed an appeal over a motor collision with a cow, finding the livestock owner negligent for not taking further steps to prevent escape.

  • Negligence
  • Liability For Domesticated Animals
  • Actio De Pauperie
  • Duty Of Care
  • Road Safety
  • Liability-for-domesticated-animals
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Delict [2016] ZASCA 20

MEC for the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport v Botha (20811/2014)

MEC for the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport v Botha (20811/2014) [2016] ZASCA 20 (17 March 2016)

The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal over liability after a fatal collision with a fallen tree on a public road, while rejecting an unsupported general duty finding.

  • Negligence
  • Duty Of Care
  • Public Authority Liability
  • Road Safety
  • Duty-of-care
  • Public-authority-liability
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Civil Procedure [2012] ZAGPJHC 214

Webb and Others v South African National Roads Agency Ltd (40106/2012)

Webb and Others v South African National Roads Agency Ltd (40106/2012) [2012] ZAGPJHC 214 (29 October 2012)

The High Court dismissed an urgent application for interim interdict relief pending appeal, finding no prima facie right, harm, or balance of convenience in the applicants’ favour.

  • Interim Interdict
  • Balance Of Convenience
  • Prima Facie Right
  • Abuse Of Process
  • Road Safety
  • Urgent Application Requirements
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Land And Property [2008] ZAFSHC 155

Kruger v Mangaung Plaaslike Munisipaliteit and Another

Kruger v Mangaung Plaaslike Munisipaliteit and Another [2008] ZAFSHC 155 (19 December 2008)

The High Court dismissed an urgent interdict application seeking a protective barrier from a municipality after repeated vehicle crashes into the applicants’ property.

  • Municipal Liability
  • Interdicts
  • Road Safety
  • Negligence
  • Statutory Duty
  • Damages
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Delict [2000] ZASCA 93

Cape Metropolitan Council v Graham (157/99)

Cape Metropolitan Council v Graham (157/99) [2000] ZASCA 93; [2001] 1 All SA 215 (A); 2001 (1) SA 1197 (SCA) (27 November 2000)

The Supreme Court of Appeal held the Cape Metropolitan Council liable for failing to close Chapman’s Peak Drive during heavy rain before a landslide injured a motorist.

  • Negligence
  • Duty Of Care
  • Liability Of Local Authorities
  • Road Safety
  • Slope Failure
  • Personal Injury
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