by Ramsamy Coetzee Inc | Aug 26, 2026 | Delict and Civil Claims
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” (Benjamin Franklin) On New Year’s Day in 2012, the rider was travelling along Airport Road (MR347), between George Airport and Blanco, when his motorcycle struck a pothole approximately 600mm wide. He lost control,...
by Ramsamy Coetzee Inc | Mar 22, 2026 | Delict and Civil Claims, Property
“Dance like no one is watching, but text, post, and email like it will be read in court one day.” (Anon) When can the target of rude comments and insults on a community Facebook group sue? The High Court recently grappled with a community debate over...
by Ramsamy Coetzee Inc | Mar 22, 2026 | Delict and Civil Claims
“You must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions which you can reasonably foresee would be likely to injure your neighbour.” (Lord Atkin in the groundbreaking 1932 House of Lords decision that found a soft drink manufacturer liable for a consumer’s shock and...
