LPL4802-26-S1 Welcome Message Assessment 3
QUIZ
Started on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 6:17 PM
State Finished
Completed on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 6:23 PM
Time taken 6 mins 46 secs
Marks 10.00/10.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
In relation to the assessment of damages, which one of the following statements is correct?
1. negative interesse in the law of contract has similar results as negative interesse in delict.
2. negative interesse in the law of contract is the primary measure of damage.
3. positive interesse in the law of contract has similar results as negative interesse in delict. Correct.
4.
positive interesse in the law of contract is the alternative measure of damage.
Your answer is correct.
Correct answer is positive interesse in the law of contract has similar results as negative interesse in delict. See Visser &
Potgieter’s Law of Damages 4.3.
The correct answer is: positive interesse in the law of contract has similar results as negative interesse in delict.
, Question 2
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Kagiso concludes a contract with Oscar for the delivery of a speci=c type of grape vine in order to generate future pro=t.
Oscar delivers an incorrect variety of vine. Which statement most accurately re1ects the legal position?
1. Correct.
A delictual claim for prospective loss of proTt is recognised in our law.
2.
Kagiso can institute a delictual claim for loss of prospective support.
3. Our law does not recognise a claim for loss of a chance.
4. Kagiso cannot prove that she has suffered loss.
Your answer is correct.
Correct answer is A delictual claim for prospective loss of pro=t is recognised in our law. See Visser & Potgieter’s Law of
Damages 6.4.3
The correct answer is:
A delictual claim for prospective loss of proTt is recognised in our law.
Question 3
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
With reference to Fose v Minister of Safety & Security 1997 (3) SA 786 (CC), which one of the following statements is
correct?
1.
The Constitutional Court held that punitive damages will always be awarded in defamation cases.
2. The Constitutional Court rejected a delictual claim for damages.
3. The Constitutional Court approved of a claim for adultery.
4. The Constitutional Court rejected a claim for constitutional damages. Correct.
Your answer is correct.
Correct answer is the Constitutional Court rejected a claim for constitutional damages. See Visser & Potgieter’s Law of
Damages 1.6.5 and study the judgment of Fose v Minister of Safety & Security 1997 (3) SA 786 (CC).
The correct answer is:
The Constitutional Court rejected a claim for constitutional damages.
QUIZ
Started on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 6:17 PM
State Finished
Completed on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 6:23 PM
Time taken 6 mins 46 secs
Marks 10.00/10.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
In relation to the assessment of damages, which one of the following statements is correct?
1. negative interesse in the law of contract has similar results as negative interesse in delict.
2. negative interesse in the law of contract is the primary measure of damage.
3. positive interesse in the law of contract has similar results as negative interesse in delict. Correct.
4.
positive interesse in the law of contract is the alternative measure of damage.
Your answer is correct.
Correct answer is positive interesse in the law of contract has similar results as negative interesse in delict. See Visser &
Potgieter’s Law of Damages 4.3.
The correct answer is: positive interesse in the law of contract has similar results as negative interesse in delict.
, Question 2
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
Kagiso concludes a contract with Oscar for the delivery of a speci=c type of grape vine in order to generate future pro=t.
Oscar delivers an incorrect variety of vine. Which statement most accurately re1ects the legal position?
1. Correct.
A delictual claim for prospective loss of proTt is recognised in our law.
2.
Kagiso can institute a delictual claim for loss of prospective support.
3. Our law does not recognise a claim for loss of a chance.
4. Kagiso cannot prove that she has suffered loss.
Your answer is correct.
Correct answer is A delictual claim for prospective loss of pro=t is recognised in our law. See Visser & Potgieter’s Law of
Damages 6.4.3
The correct answer is:
A delictual claim for prospective loss of proTt is recognised in our law.
Question 3
Correct
Mark 1.00 out of 1.00
With reference to Fose v Minister of Safety & Security 1997 (3) SA 786 (CC), which one of the following statements is
correct?
1.
The Constitutional Court held that punitive damages will always be awarded in defamation cases.
2. The Constitutional Court rejected a delictual claim for damages.
3. The Constitutional Court approved of a claim for adultery.
4. The Constitutional Court rejected a claim for constitutional damages. Correct.
Your answer is correct.
Correct answer is the Constitutional Court rejected a claim for constitutional damages. See Visser & Potgieter’s Law of
Damages 1.6.5 and study the judgment of Fose v Minister of Safety & Security 1997 (3) SA 786 (CC).
The correct answer is:
The Constitutional Court rejected a claim for constitutional damages.
