, PVL3703 Assignment 1 Semester 1 | Due March 2025 ;100%
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Lethabo suffers from epileptic fits. His doctor has prescribed
him medication to control the onset of the epileptic fits. On one
morning, while Lethabo is driving a forklift in the warehouse
where he works, he suffers an epileptic fit and the forklift veers
into his co-worker Zanele, injuring her. It transpired that
Lethabo had not taken his medication prescribed by the doctor
that morning. Zanele sustained bodily injuries and was
hospitalised. Zanele would like to institute a delictual action
against Lethabo.
Discuss with reference to relevant authority whether Lethabo
indeed acted for the purposes of the law of delict. Restrict the
scope of your answer to the element of conduct. [Total:10
marks]
Introduction
In South African law, delict refers to an unlawful, wrongful act
committed by one person that causes harm to another person. A
delictual action can be brought when certain requirements are
met, including conduct, wrongfulness, fault, causation, and
damages. The focus of this question is on the element of
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NB.. 2 ANSWERS PROVIDED IN THIS ASSIGNMENT
Lethabo suffers from epileptic fits. His doctor has prescribed
him medication to control the onset of the epileptic fits. On one
morning, while Lethabo is driving a forklift in the warehouse
where he works, he suffers an epileptic fit and the forklift veers
into his co-worker Zanele, injuring her. It transpired that
Lethabo had not taken his medication prescribed by the doctor
that morning. Zanele sustained bodily injuries and was
hospitalised. Zanele would like to institute a delictual action
against Lethabo.
Discuss with reference to relevant authority whether Lethabo
indeed acted for the purposes of the law of delict. Restrict the
scope of your answer to the element of conduct. [Total:10
marks]
Introduction
In South African law, delict refers to an unlawful, wrongful act
committed by one person that causes harm to another person. A
delictual action can be brought when certain requirements are
met, including conduct, wrongfulness, fault, causation, and
damages. The focus of this question is on the element of
