Afrika v Cape QB and CA 2001
A definitive ruling on costs sharing orders in group actions as they affect claimants who discontinue their claim.
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A definitive ruling on costs sharing orders in group actions as they affect claimants who discontinue their claim.
Various procedural rulings between 2000 and 2006.
Footballing injury claim – measure of damages for future loss of earnings – award £1 million.
Injury claim contrary to public policy – ex turpi causa.
Conditional fees – order for costs – proceedings in chambers to be held in public.
Litigation in smoking claims and a refusal to override it.
Liability to recompense for social security payments and its effect on an order for costs following a payment into court.
Allegations of interfering with medical records – no cause of action – action struck out.
Open litigation – group actions – limitation – power to override.
Negligence – construing a contract and it’s effect on liability for a railway accident.