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Enrichment liability and estoppel
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
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Question 1 Discuss (by reference to relevant case law) the requirement that
the enrichment must have been sine causa. (10) Question 2 A is the owner of
a car manufacturing factory in Gqeberha (formerly known as Port Elizabeth).
He recently settled his electricity bill in full with the Nelson Mandela
Metropolitan Municipality. However, to his surprise he has just received a
letter from the same municipality in which they threaten to cut his electricity
if he doesn’t immediately pay his “arrear account” of R300 000. A knows
that there must be a mistake, because his account is paid in full, but also
knows that if there is a disruption in his electricity supply, he will suffer
severe losses. He pays the amount immediately and sends a letter of
complaint to the Municipality. Advise A whether he will be able to reclaim the
R300 000 he paid, and if so, in terms of which remedy? In your answer
discuss the requirements of this remedy. (10) Total: 20
The Requirement of Sine Causa in Unjust Enrichment
In the context of unjust enrichment, a fundamental requirement is that the enrichment must
have occurred sine causa, meaning "without cause" or "without legal justification." The concept
of sine causa is critical in determining whether a defendant should be required to make
restitution for a benefit they have received at the expense of the claimant. The enrichment must
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1 - 2025 - UNISA – DUE DATE: - 13 MARCH
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Course
Enrichment liability and estoppel
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
PVL3704 ASSIGNMENT 1 MEMO - SEMESTER 1 - 2025 - UNISA – DUE DATE: -
13 MARCH 2025
(DETAILED ANSWERS - FULLY REFERENCED - GUARANTEED A+!)
Question 1 Discuss (by reference to relevant case law) the requirement that
the enrichment must have been sine causa. (10) Question 2 A is the owner of
a car manufacturing factory in Gqeberha (formerly known as Port Elizabeth).
He recently settled his electricity bill in full with the Nelson Mandela
Metropolitan Municipality. However, to his surprise he has just received a
letter from the same municipality in which they threaten to cut his electricity
if he doesn’t immediately pay his “arrear account” of R300 000. A knows
that there must be a mistake, because his account is paid in full, but also
knows that if there is a disruption in his electricity supply, he will suffer
severe losses. He pays the amount immediately and sends a letter of
complaint to the Municipality. Advise A whether he will be able to reclaim the
R300 000 he paid, and if so, in terms of which remedy? In your answer
discuss the requirements of this remedy. (10) Total: 20
The Requirement of Sine Causa in Unjust Enrichment
In the context of unjust enrichment, a fundamental requirement is that the enrichment must
have occurred sine causa, meaning "without cause" or "without legal justification." The concept
of sine causa is critical in determining whether a defendant should be required to make
restitution for a benefit they have received at the expense of the claimant. The enrichment must
