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AI summary
The Western Cape High Court in Echard v Road Accident Fund dealt with the remaining issue of general damages after the merits and other heads of damage had been settled. The court awarded the plaintiff R1 200 000 in respect of general damages. The order also provides for interest if payment is not made within 180 days from the date of the order.
It may be relevant to personal injury and Road Accident Fund matters involving general damages.
Evidence from source
The sole issue remaining for determination is the quantum of general damages.
Supports: plain_summary sentence 1
The Defendant is ordered to pay to the plaintiff the sum of R1200 000.00(One million two hundred thousand rand) in respect of general damages.
Supports: plain_summary sentence 2
Should payment as aforesaid not be made within 180 days from the date of this order, the Defendant shall be liable for payment of interest
Supports: plain_summary sentence 3