2024
LPL4802
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE: 28 MARCH 2024
SEMESTER 1
, QUESTION 1:
1(a) In Transnet Ltd v Sechaba Photoscan (Pty) Ltd (2005) (1) SA 299 SCA, the Court
expressed the view that: “it is now beyond question that damages in delict (and contract)
are assessed according to the comparative method “ @ [15]
Write an essay where you discuss the validity and or relevance of this statement with
regard to the assessment of damage/s in the South African law of damages
jurisprudence.
In your discussion, consider the sum formula approach and the concrete concept of
damage. NB. Do not include positive and negative interesse in your discussion.
You should study Chapter 4 of the prescribed textbook, Assessment of
Patrimonial loss and the corresponding lessons before attempting this question.
The length of your essay must not exceed 7 printed pages – excluding the cover
page, rubric and the bibliography.
LPL4802
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE: 28 MARCH 2024
SEMESTER 1
, QUESTION 1:
1(a) In Transnet Ltd v Sechaba Photoscan (Pty) Ltd (2005) (1) SA 299 SCA, the Court
expressed the view that: “it is now beyond question that damages in delict (and contract)
are assessed according to the comparative method “ @ [15]
Write an essay where you discuss the validity and or relevance of this statement with
regard to the assessment of damage/s in the South African law of damages
jurisprudence.
In your discussion, consider the sum formula approach and the concrete concept of
damage. NB. Do not include positive and negative interesse in your discussion.
You should study Chapter 4 of the prescribed textbook, Assessment of
Patrimonial loss and the corresponding lessons before attempting this question.
The length of your essay must not exceed 7 printed pages – excluding the cover
page, rubric and the bibliography.
