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Harare High Court

THERESA CHIBOTA v GUVURIRO INVESTMENTS (PRIVATE) LIMITED and EMMANUEL TAMWA

HH 600-18

Case Details

Court
Harare High Court
Date
10 October 2018
Citation
HH 600-18
Neutral Citation
[2018] ZWHH 600
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Trial

Bench

Presiding
MUZENDA J
Full Bench
MUZENDA J
Areas of Law
Delictual LawLaw of Damages
Keywords
AmputationMedical expensesPain and sufferingLoss of earningsPermanent disabilityProsthesis
Tags
Road traffic accidentPersonal injuryDamages assessment
legislation
Statutes Cited
  • Common law delictual principles
ai analysis
Case Summary

Key Issues

  • {"issue_text":"What is the appropriate quantum of damages for pain and suffering and permanent disability/loss of amenities of life?","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Amputation, 65% disability, prosthesis cost"}
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Facts of the Case

Background

The plaintiff was involved in a road traffic accident on 2 October 2015, resulting in an amputation of her right forearm below the elbow. Liability was admitted by the defendants, who are a transport operator and its driver. The parties settled special damages but could not agree on the quantum for general damages for pain and suffering and permanent disability.
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