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Delict [2014] ZAGPJHC 341

Heine v Prescor 183 CC and Others (25232/2012)

Heine v Prescor 183 CC and Others (25232/2012) [2014] ZAGPJHC 341 (8 July 2014)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
25232/2012
Judge
T D Vilakazi

High Court delict claim arising from a veldfire. The court found the fire spread from the defendant’s land, applied the statutory presumption of negligence, and awarded proven damages.

  • Negligence
  • Statutory Duty Of Landowners
  • Firebreaks
  • Veldfire Liability
  • Quantum Of Damages
  • Veldfire-liability
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Delict [2014] ZAFSHC 65

Bon Accor Safaris (Edms) Bpk and Others v Masilonyana Municipality (4138/2009)

Bon Accor Safaris (Edms) Bpk and Others v Masilonyana Municipality (4138/2009) [2014] ZAFSHC 65 (27 March 2014)

Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
4138/2009
Judge
C.J. Musi

The court held that a fire originating on municipal land was a veldfire and that the municipality was negligent and liable for the plaintiffs' losses.

  • Negligence
  • Veldfire Liability
  • Wrongful Act Or Omission
  • Presumption Of Negligence
  • Fire Protection Association
  • Rule 33 4 Separation
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