M N v Minister of Police (A5051/2019)
M N v Minister of Police (A5051/2019) [2020] ZAGPJHC 274 (19 October 2020)
The court found that the trial judge had, during the course of the hearing and argument, clearly expressed his dissatisfaction with the agreements reached by the occupational therapists and industrial psychologists. The judge indicated that he was not bound by their opinions and invited the parties to adduce further evidence if they wished. The court held that the requirements laid down in Glen Mark Bee v Road Accident Fund were met, as the parties were alerted to the judge's dissatisfaction and given the opportunity to respond. The appellant's contention that a formal warning was required wa…
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- Damages Quantification
- Expert Evidence
- Future Medical Expenses
- Joint Minutes
- Threshold For Rejection Of Expert Agreement