PVL3702 ASSIGNMENT 2 OF SEMESTER 1
2023
UNIQUE CODE: 618228
, QUESTION 1
Gary points a loaded gun at Pete, and orders him to sign a written contract. Gary explains
that the document is for the sale of Pete’s car to him (Gary), at a price of R50 000 which is
far below the market value of the car. Pete, fearing for his life, signs the document. To
establish an appropriate cause of action to have the contract set aside, which of the
following is
NOT necessary for Pete to prove?
1. That Pete had a reasonable fear.
2. That the threat weakened Pete’s power of resistance and rendered his will compliant.
3. That there was a threat of an imminent evil.
4. That the threat was contra bonos mores.
5. That the pressure Gary used caused damage.
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2023
UNIQUE CODE: 618228
, QUESTION 1
Gary points a loaded gun at Pete, and orders him to sign a written contract. Gary explains
that the document is for the sale of Pete’s car to him (Gary), at a price of R50 000 which is
far below the market value of the car. Pete, fearing for his life, signs the document. To
establish an appropriate cause of action to have the contract set aside, which of the
following is
NOT necessary for Pete to prove?
1. That Pete had a reasonable fear.
2. That the threat weakened Pete’s power of resistance and rendered his will compliant.
3. That there was a threat of an imminent evil.
4. That the threat was contra bonos mores.
5. That the pressure Gary used caused damage.
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