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 We are not, in this country, going to start allowing awards of damages against employers because people fall in love at work 

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“There should be a motto, ex curia Johannesburgensis semper aliquid novi: out of the Johannesburg High Court there is always something new,” judge Nigel Willis said in his judgment.

“I know that litigants can be imaginative here in Johannesburg, but this is one that deserves a special prize.” 

In an application brought by Dessie Ramnath, he alleged that the bank was responsible for the pain and suffering that resulted from the affair.

According to the Star report, Willis said the claim was bizarre and was clearly without merit.

“There is no such claim recognised n our common law,” Willis said.

“I am quite confident that, no matter how many judges of this division may try to develop the common law, we are not, in this country, going to start allowing awards of damages against employers because people fall in love at work.

“This happens all the time. It has happened, and will no doubt continue to happen until the cows come home.” 

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Wed Jun 19 07:49:56 SAST 2013 ::

Dec 21, 2012

Scuderia

Thats one of the things I fear most. Being cheated, eish!
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Dec 21, 2012

lindsay

if that can happen or if the claimant is awarded the claim it could open a can of worms companies and government could go bankrupt considering affairs that are happening in the workplace. it could be interesting though
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Dec 21, 2012

Illuminated10111

if it was me i would sue those 2 airheads! whats the point in fighting?
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Dec 21, 2012

maneater

i hope he wins so i can sue the church where ex had an affair with a pastor!!!
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Dec 21, 2012

5SKIPAZ

Guys i have 1 case aganst my ex wife, and 4 cases against me!!
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Dec 21, 2012

sekhebereshe

women love money and its a fact that women will do anything for good s*x and money...so step up boys.
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Dec 21, 2012

JeanClaude

LOL, imuncu le-chap.
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Dec 21, 2012

andmuchmore

no wonder people are killed daily for this thugs who took advantage with other peoples wifes
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Dec 21, 2012

RobinX

andmuchmore: WHAT???
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Dec 21, 2012

Mecury

sekhebereshe
women love money and its a fact that women will do anything for good s*x and money...so step up boys
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