Oppelt v The Head: Health, Department of Health, Provincial Administration Western Cape

Case Number:

CCT185/14

Citations:

[2015] ZACC 33

Citations:

2016 (1) SA 325 (CC)

Citations:

2015 (12) BCLR 1471 (CC)

Judge:

Molemela AJ (majority)

Judge:

Cameron J (minority)

Hearing Date:

26 February 2015

Judgment Date:

14 October 2015

URI:

Case History:

On appeal from the Supreme Court of Appeal (hearing an appeal from the then Western Cape High Court, Cape Town)

Synopsis:

Delict — wrongfulness and negligence — delayed treatment of spinal cord injuries resulting in permanent paralysis — both wrongful and negligent

Judgment:

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