LPL4802
Assignment 1
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS)
Semester 2
2024 (287381)
- DUE 16
August 2024
, LPL4802 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 (287381) - DUE 16 August 2024
Critically discuss the decision of Mdlekeza v Gallie 2021
(4) 531 (wcc) with specific reference to defamation and the
claim for damages in that respect. Do not include a
discussion of the Prescription Act. Your discussion should
include (but not limited to) what constitutes defamation
and how the court dealt with this in casu, the two-stage
inquiry, mitigating and aggravating factors. You should
include your personal view of the decision in casu and
provide reasons for your view
Case Analysis: Mdlekeza v Gallie 2021 (4) 531 (WCC)
Background
In Mdlekeza v Gallie, the Western Cape High Court had to
address a defamation claim involving a plaintiff who
sought damages for defamatory statements allegedly
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Assignment 1
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS)
Semester 2
2024 (287381)
- DUE 16
August 2024
, LPL4802 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2024 (287381) - DUE 16 August 2024
Critically discuss the decision of Mdlekeza v Gallie 2021
(4) 531 (wcc) with specific reference to defamation and the
claim for damages in that respect. Do not include a
discussion of the Prescription Act. Your discussion should
include (but not limited to) what constitutes defamation
and how the court dealt with this in casu, the two-stage
inquiry, mitigating and aggravating factors. You should
include your personal view of the decision in casu and
provide reasons for your view
Case Analysis: Mdlekeza v Gallie 2021 (4) 531 (WCC)
Background
In Mdlekeza v Gallie, the Western Cape High Court had to
address a defamation claim involving a plaintiff who
sought damages for defamatory statements allegedly
For assistance with assignments whatsapp +254702715801