Publisher's Synopsis
The Quantum of Damages in Bodily and Fatal Injury Cases has earned an enviable reputation amongst South African lawyers as the source of first reference in assessing liability. Its looseleaf format enables new cases to be added regularly, keeping subscribers abreast of new judicial trends and attitudes to these kinds of claims. The Quantum of Damages in Bodily and Fatal Injury Cases is a set of publications which grows with the addition of new cases and materials. The set currently consists of: General Principles: Volume I: Published in hard cover. The first and second editions were written by former Chief Justice Corbett. The third edition (1985) was rewritten and expanded by advocate J J Gauntlett who also wrote the fourth edition (1995). This volume provides the reader with a succinct and readily accessible statement of the general principles of the law of damages relating to personal injuries. The book is divided into four chapters, dealing respectively with general considerations in the assessment of damages, the principles governing quantum in bodily-injury claims, those governing quantum in fatal-injury cases, and relevant issues of practice and procedure;. Classified Reports: Volume II, III and IV published in cumulative loose-leaf format. Volume II and III are by Advocate J Buchanan. Volume IV, by D P Honey, contains cases reported from 1989 to date. The cases are grouped according to the type of injury. One-stop sources for assessing damages. Deals with all facets of quantification and related matters. Contains the general principles supported by a classified collection of decided cases. Sets out the details of loss suffered and damages awarded in each case. Updated by revision services.<
