JENSEN v ACAVALOS 1993 (1) ZLR 216 (S)

1993 (1) ZLR p216

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Appeal — notice — notice not complying with rules — fatally defective and incurable — correct procedure for rectifying situation — late noting of appeal — application for condonation — principles

Delict — defamation — defamatory statement — what is — allegation that professional man of several years' experience is inexperienced and acting unethically — defences — where more than one pleaded, they should be pleaded in the alternative — justification — what must be shown — qualified privilege — plaintiff a municipal employee — defamatory statements made to his superiors