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Harare High Court
Caroline Mabair v Shepherd Jailosi and The Ministry of Transport and Communications
HH 228-10
Case Details
Court
Harare High Court
Date
13 October 2010
Citation
HH 228-10
Neutral Citation
[2010] ZWHH 228
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Trial
Bench
Presiding
Kudya J
Areas of Law
DelictDamagesNegligence
Keywords
loss of supportfatal accidentdamages computationcontributory negligence
Tags
negligencemotor vehicle accidentdamagesloss of support
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Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"What is the appropriate quantum of damages for loss of support to plaintiff and her children?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Deceased’s earnings, family needs, contingencies"}
- {"issue_text":"Is the plaintiff entitled to damages for property repairs?","issue_type":"factual","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Quotations obtained, repairs already effected"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The plaintiff's husband was killed when the first defendant, driving in the course of his employment, veered off the road and crashed into him. The defendants admitted liability, and the trial proceeded only on the quantum of damages for loss of support and property damage.
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