IRM1501
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE:17 APRIL 2026
, IRM1501
ASSIGNMENT 2 2026
DUE 17 APRIL 2026
Find the case of Edward Nathan Sonnenberg Inc v Judith Mary Hawarden (421/2023)
[2024] ZASCA 90; 2024 (5) SA 9 (SCA) (10 June 2024) and summarise it in the
prescribed format (the facts, legal question, ratio decidendi and the findings).
PLEASE DO NOT LIMIT YOUR FACTS TO JUST ONE PARAGRAPH AS INDICATED
IN YOUR STUDY GUIDE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU DISCUSS ALL RELEVANT
FACTS PERTAINING TO THE CASE.
ANSWER
1. Summary of the Facts
Ms Judith Mary Hawarden purchased immovable property from the Davidge Pitts Family
Trust for an amount of R6 million during May 2019. Pam Golding Properties, acting as
the estate agent, warned Ms Hawarden of the risk of cybercrime and advised her to
verify banking details before making any payments. She complied with this warning and
successfully verified the estate agent’s banking details before paying the deposit of
R500 000. Edward Nathan Sonnenberg Inc (ENS) was appointed by the seller as
conveyancing attorneys to attend to the transfer of the property.
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE:17 APRIL 2026
, IRM1501
ASSIGNMENT 2 2026
DUE 17 APRIL 2026
Find the case of Edward Nathan Sonnenberg Inc v Judith Mary Hawarden (421/2023)
[2024] ZASCA 90; 2024 (5) SA 9 (SCA) (10 June 2024) and summarise it in the
prescribed format (the facts, legal question, ratio decidendi and the findings).
PLEASE DO NOT LIMIT YOUR FACTS TO JUST ONE PARAGRAPH AS INDICATED
IN YOUR STUDY GUIDE, MAKE SURE THAT YOU DISCUSS ALL RELEVANT
FACTS PERTAINING TO THE CASE.
ANSWER
1. Summary of the Facts
Ms Judith Mary Hawarden purchased immovable property from the Davidge Pitts Family
Trust for an amount of R6 million during May 2019. Pam Golding Properties, acting as
the estate agent, warned Ms Hawarden of the risk of cybercrime and advised her to
verify banking details before making any payments. She complied with this warning and
successfully verified the estate agent’s banking details before paying the deposit of
R500 000. Edward Nathan Sonnenberg Inc (ENS) was appointed by the seller as
conveyancing attorneys to attend to the transfer of the property.