LAW PVL3703 Law of Delict South Africa (PVL3703)

Introduction 1. Which one of the following statements in respect of the relationship between the law of delict and criminal law is correct ? (a) All crimes also qualify as delicts. Incorrect – some crimes, like blasphemy, high treason and parking offences, are not delicts. (b) All delicts also qualify as crimes. Incorrect – some delicts like adultery, breach of promise and negligent damage to property, are not crimes. (c) The primary function of both delictual remedies and criminal ...

SECTION A Multiple Choice 1. - 1 2. - 2 3. - 5 4. - 3 5. - 2 6. - 2 7. - 2 8. - 1 9. - 2 10.- 5 11.- 4 (even though animal –it’s used as instrument by human act) 12.- 5 13.- 4 14.- 1 15.- 2 SECTION B Question 1 1.1. Intent is present if the Defendant’s will is directed at a result which he causes whilst conscious of the wrongfulness of his conduct. 1.2. The BONIS MORES Test – legal convictions of the community. 1.3. Unlawful infringement of an interest. 1.4. (a) th...

1. Which one of the following remedies is instituted for personality infringements? a) The action legis Aquiliae. b) The action iniuriarum. c) The action for pain and suffering. d) The interdict. 2. Which one of the following statements is incorrect with regard to the defence of automatism? a) A reflex movement may cause a person to behave involuntarily and he/she may rely on automatism. b) According to Van der Merwe and Olivier, automatism does not exclude conduct in delict. c) A perso...

Law of Delict (PVL3703) Past exam answers from May/June 2016 - Oct/Nov 2018 V

1. Which one of the following remedies is instituted for personality infringements? a) The action legis Aquiliae. b) The action iniuriarum. c) The action for pain and suffering. d) The interdict. 2. Which one of the following statements is incorrect with regard to the defence of automatism? a) A reflex movement may cause a person to behave involuntarily and he/she may rely on automatism. b) According to Van der Merwe and Olivier, automatism does not exclude conduct in delict. c) A perso...

LAW OF DELICT 1. Define a delict The act of a person which in a wrongful and culpable way causes loss/damage 2. List the 5 elements of a delict - Act - Wrongfulness - Fault - Causation - Damage 3. Name the most important delictual remedies available, and briefly indicate what are the differences between them I. Actio legis Aquiliae: Claim damages for wrongful and culpable causing of patrimonial damage II. III. Actio iniuriarum: Claim satisfaction for wrongful and intentional injury ...

TABLE OF CONTENTS Q: PAPER PAGE OCT/NOV 2018 3 MAY/JUNE 2018 10 OCT/NOV 2017 13 MAY/JUNE 2017 16 OCT/NOV 2016 19

1 COMMENTARY ON ASSIGNMENTS ...................................................................................... 3 2 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS………………………………………………. .. .……………………12 3 EXAMINATION AND ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION ................................................ 12 4 COMMON MISTAKES MADE BY STUDENTS IN THE EXAMINATION .............................. 14 5 PREPARATION FOR EXAMINATION .........................................................

LAW OF DELICT 1. Define a delict The act of a person which in a wrongful and culpable way causes loss/damage 2. List the 5 elements of a delict - Act - Wrongfulness - Fault - Causation - Damage 3. Name the most important delictual remedies available, and briefly indicate what are the differences between them I. Actio legis Aquiliae: Claim damages for wrongful and culpable causing of patrimonial damage II. III. Actio iniuriarum: Claim satisfaction for wrongful and intentional injury ...