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AI summary
The judgment concerns an application for default judgment brought by Shadrack Makhubele against the Road Accident Fund. The Court dealt with the merits separately from quantum and found that 100% liability had been established on the merits. It also ordered that the defendant pay the plaintiff’s costs of suit, including counsel’s fees in the discretion of the Taxing Master.
This may be relevant to motor vehicle accident claims and Road Accident Fund litigation.
Evidence from source
Merits and quantum are to be separated in terms of rule 33(4) of the Uniform Rules of Court.
Supports: Summary sentence 2