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AI summary
The Western Cape High Court considered an application for leave to appeal in a damages claim arising from personal injury. The court said the application related to liability only and dismissed the leave to appeal application with costs.
This may be relevant to litigation and appellate practice, and appears to concern a personal injury claim involving a cycle path and liability findings.
Evidence from source
Summary: Application for leave to appeal against the whole judgment handed down on liability only, in a claim for damages arising from personal injury.
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ORDER 1. The application for leave to appeal is dismissed. 2. Costs, including the costs of counsel, shall be borne by the first and second defendants jointly and severally
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The plaintiff fell off his bicycle whilst cycling on a cycle path that was constructed by the defendants, and is owned, controlled and maintained by them.
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