Answer to Question #216051 in Law for Tshiamo

Question

The case of the prescription of minors claims that was successfully charged

Answer 1

In Combrink, the plaintiff was a minor. The claim arose out of an accident where an unidentified motor vehicle was involved and was lodged within 2 years. However the plaintiff failed to issue summons within the combined period of 5 years. The court held the Regulation to be unconstitutional and stated that the plaintiff was permitted to issue summons three (3) years after attaining the age of majority