South Africa Case Law

Naylor and Another v Jansen (508/05)

Naylor and Another v Jansen (508/05) [2006] ZASCA 94; [2006] SCA 92 (RSA); 2007 (1) SA 16 (SCA) (31 August 2006)

Court

Supreme Court of Appeal

Case number

508/05

Judges

Cloete, Theron, Cachalia

The Supreme Court of Appeal upheld a costs order in a defamation case, holding that the trial judge had properly exercised discretion despite the tender exceeding the damages awarded.

• Defamation
• Costs Discretion
• Rule 34 Settlement Offer
• Quantum Of Damages
• Vindication Of Reputation
• Costs-discretion