Maake v Tabane (9/97)
Maake v Tabane (9/97) [2000] ZANWHC 3 (3 February 2000)
The court found that the plaintiff was seduced by the defendant under a promise of marriage, resulting in the loss of her virginity and subsequent injury to her reputation and prospects. The defendant's denial of the plaintiff's virginity was unfounded, and his conduct in repudiating the promise to marry was unjustified. The trial magistrate's award of damages was excessive and not properly exercised; the appellate court reduced the damages to R6,000 for seduction and R4,000 for breach of promise, considering the plaintiff's social standing, the extent of her emotional injury, comparable awar…
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- Seduction
- Breach Of Promise To Marry
- Quantum Of Damages
- Reputation Injury