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AI summary
The judgment concerns a delict claim against the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure after a motorcyclist struck a large pothole on MR347 near George. The court found that the pothole had existed for several weeks, was difficult to see, and that the defendant had not repaired or warned about it. The court ordered that the defendant is liable for the plaintiff's proven or agreed damages and awarded costs on an attorney and client scale.
This may be relevant to public road maintenance and delict claims involving road defects and municipal liability.
Evidence from source
ORDER 1. The defendant is liable for the plaintiff's proven or agreed damages. 2. The defendant is to pay the costs of the plaintiff on attorney and client scale
Supports: plain_summary sentence 3