Dausab v Minister of Safety and Security (Ruling) (HC-MD-CIV-ACT-OTH 2170 of 2017) [2018] NAHCMD 92 (06 March 2018);
USIKU, J:
[1] The claim does not fall within the category of a liquidated amount of money, in the sense that the value of the motor vehicle and therefore its price, can be ascertained promptly or that the amount in issue is a mere matter of calculation. To determine the value or price of a motor vehicle, an enquiry has to be made into the cost of the relevant motor vehicle on the market.
[2] For the aforegoing reasons, the Plaintiff has failed to bring his claim within the ambit of Rule 60 (1) and is therefore, not entitled to a summary judgment.
[3] In the circumstances, it is unnecessary to deal with the further arguments raised by counsel at the hearing of the matter.
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B Usiku
Judge
APPEARANCES:
FOR THE PLAINTIFF: B Cupido
of Isaacks and Associates Inc., Windhoek
FOR THE DEFENDANT: N Ngula
of Government Attorneys, Windhoek