Judgment
Morne Botes v Linda Clark - Reasons for Decision on Costs
[2022] CIGC (G) 93
· G 0093/2021 · 2022-05-26
Defamation - trial of preliminary issue pursuant to GCR O.82, r.3A - Whether or not the words complained of are capable of bearing a particular meaning or meanings attributed to them in the pleadings - finding in favour of Plaintiff - Whether to exercise discretion in relation to costs pursuant to GCR O.62, r.4, - Order that costs be in the cause. Costs following preliminary issue determination; Application of GCR O.62 r.4; Whether costs should follow the event or be costs in the cause; Comparison with English defamation practice
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| Neutral Citation | [2022] CIGC (G) 93 |
|---|---|
| Cause Number | G 0093/2021 |
| Court | CIGC (Civ) |
| Judge | Walters J |
| Parties | Morne Botes v Linda Clark - Reasons for Decision on Costs |
| Judgment Date | 2022-05-26 |
| Subject | Defamation - trial of preliminary issue pursuant to GCR O.82, r.3A - Whether or not the words complained of are capable of bearing a particular meaning or meanings attributed to them in the pleadings - finding in favour of Plaintiff - Whether to exercise discretion in relation to costs pursuant to GCR O.62, r.4, - Order that costs be in the cause. Costs following preliminary issue determination; Application of GCR O.62 r.4; Whether costs should follow the event or be costs in the cause; Comparison with English defamation practice |
| Filename (current) | 22-05-26-Morne-Botes-v-Linda-Clark-Costs.pdf |
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