South Africa: Personal Injury

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When A Gate Falls: Lessons In Property Owner Liability For The Insurance Industry
A South African court held a landlord liable for severe injuries sustained by a minor child when a heavy sliding gate toppled onto him at rented premises. The judgment examined whether the landlord breached his duty to maintain reasonably safe premises and whether the absence of adequate safety mechanisms constituted negligence, with significant implications for property owner liability insurance.
South Africa Real Estate
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Adams & Adams
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South African Constitutional Court Settles Debate On When Clock Starts Ticking On Interest For General Damages
The South African Constitutional Court examined a critical question in damages law: when should interest begin accruing on awards for general damages in cases of unlawful arrest and detention? The ruling in Minister of Police v Khedama establishes a definitive framework for calculating interest on unliquidated debts, distinguishing between pecuniary losses and general damages to prevent overcompensation.
South Africa Litigation
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