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AI summary
The High Court in Pretoria dealt with a claim against the Road Accident Fund arising from a motor vehicle accident on 5 January 2021. The matter concerned general damages and loss of earnings, and the court ordered payment of R850 000 for general damages. The judgment also refers to an undertaking under section 17(4)(a) of the RAF Act and costs.
This appears to concern Road Accident Fund personal injury litigation and the court’s approach to general damages.
Evidence from source
The matter proceeded for general damages and loss of earnings. Regarding the loss of earnings, the Court granted an order in terms of the draft order presented during the proceedings
Supports: plain_summary: the matter concerned general damages and loss of earnings
the defendant is ordered to pay an amount of R850 000.00 in respect of the plaintiff's claim against the defendant for general damages.
Supports: plain_summary: the court ordered payment of R850 000 for general damages