Law of CONTRACT
PVL3702
ASSIGNMENT 01
: 2023
(SEMESTER 2)
UNIQUE NUMBER: 698664 DUE :21 AUGUST
2023 NOTLATER THAN 18:00.MP
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QUESTION: Carol, an owner of an exclusive bicycle shop advertised a special limited-edition
bicycle for sale, and invited the public to make offers for the bicycle. Jane and Portia were
among many people who submitted written offers for the bicycle. Jane’s offer was for R150 000,
and Portia’s offer was for R190 000. Although Carol intended to accept Portia’s offer, she
erroneously wrote a letter to Jane, wherein she accepted Jane’s offer. Jane believes that an
enforceable contract was concluded but Carol denies this. Apply the iustus error doctrine and
advise if a legally binding contract was concluded between Carol and Jane. Discuss fully and
refer to case law in your answer. Do not apply the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008.
[20]
The iustus error doctrine, also known as the doctrine of justifiable error, is a principle in contract
law that allows for the correction of a mistake made by one party in accepting an offer, provided
certain conditions are met. The doctrine is used to prevent injustice when a genuine mistake
has occurred and to determine whether a legally binding contract was concluded despite the
error.
In this scenario, Carol, the owner of the bicycle shop, intended to accept Portia's offer of
R190,000 for the limited-edition bicycle. However, she mistakenly sent an acceptance letter to
PVL3702
ASSIGNMENT 01
: 2023
(SEMESTER 2)
UNIQUE NUMBER: 698664 DUE :21 AUGUST
2023 NOTLATER THAN 18:00.MP
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Explanations
Workings
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ASSIGNMENT 01
QUESTION: Carol, an owner of an exclusive bicycle shop advertised a special limited-edition
bicycle for sale, and invited the public to make offers for the bicycle. Jane and Portia were
among many people who submitted written offers for the bicycle. Jane’s offer was for R150 000,
and Portia’s offer was for R190 000. Although Carol intended to accept Portia’s offer, she
erroneously wrote a letter to Jane, wherein she accepted Jane’s offer. Jane believes that an
enforceable contract was concluded but Carol denies this. Apply the iustus error doctrine and
advise if a legally binding contract was concluded between Carol and Jane. Discuss fully and
refer to case law in your answer. Do not apply the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008.
[20]
The iustus error doctrine, also known as the doctrine of justifiable error, is a principle in contract
law that allows for the correction of a mistake made by one party in accepting an offer, provided
certain conditions are met. The doctrine is used to prevent injustice when a genuine mistake
has occurred and to determine whether a legally binding contract was concluded despite the
error.
In this scenario, Carol, the owner of the bicycle shop, intended to accept Portia's offer of
R190,000 for the limited-edition bicycle. However, she mistakenly sent an acceptance letter to
