Hlophe JP v Freedom Under Law In considering the nature and effect of proceedings in the high court a full bench confirmed that in none of the cited judgments is an affidavit equated to a pleading. “The common thread...
Read MoreStellenbosch University Law Clinic v Lifestyle Direct Group International (Pty) Ltd Class action certified by high court after recalling the history and development of the concept in theory and practice both in the USA and South...
Read MoreR K v Minister of Basic Education Emotional shock principles considered in great detail by the SCA and stressed the importance of a detectable psychiatric injury as being the foundation for such claims. “It is clear from...
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Read MoreThe SCA overturned the order of the high court which awarded costs to the amicus curiae. The amicus assists the court by providing information or arguments and does not have a direct interest in the outcome. Not being a winner...
Read MoreDe Lange v Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa for the time being (CCT223/14) [2015] ZACC 35 (24 November 2015) per Moseneke DCJ [unanimous] According to the media summary the Constitutional Court refused...
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