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AI summary
The judgment concerns a claim for damages arising from a gunshot wound that was said to have been improperly diagnosed and treated, leading to a below elbow amputation. The court records that liability was conceded and that it awarded damages, including future medical expenses, past and future loss of earnings, and general damages.
This may be relevant to medical negligence and damages practitioners, and appears to concern quantum assessment in a personal injury claim.
Evidence from source
Summary: Claim for damages pursuant to lack of proper diagnosis and treatment pursuant to a gunshot wound sustained by the plaintiff. Merits conceded and damages awarded.
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The first defendant is ordered to pay to the plaintiff an amount of R 13 640 960.00 in respect of damages suffered by the plaintiff due to medical negligence by the first defendant.
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Payment of the judgment debt is ordered to be within 60 (sixty) days from date of this order.
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