Assignment 1 Semester 1 2023
Unique Number: 521376
Due Date: 27 MARCH 2023.
LPL4802
Study the case of Economic Freedom Fighters and others v Manuel 2021 (3)
SA 425 (SCA) and answer the question below:
In para [92], the court exclaimed [sic], “An unliquidated claim for damages must
be pursued by institution of an action.” However, contrary to this accepted
practice, the attorneys for the respondent brought the claim of damages for
defamation in an application proceeding. Discuss fully, the reasons the court
puts forward in support of accepted practice, that general damages for
defamation must be instituted in an action proceeding. Refer to relevant case
law and legislation in your answer.
FOR YOUR FREEDOM OF CHOICE, 2 VERSIONS OF THE ASSIGNMENT ARE
SUPPLIED AND YOU CAN SELECT WHICHEVER YOU LIKE THE MOST
Unique Number: 521376
Due Date: 27 MARCH 2023.
LPL4802
Study the case of Economic Freedom Fighters and others v Manuel 2021 (3)
SA 425 (SCA) and answer the question below:
In para [92], the court exclaimed [sic], “An unliquidated claim for damages must
be pursued by institution of an action.” However, contrary to this accepted
practice, the attorneys for the respondent brought the claim of damages for
defamation in an application proceeding. Discuss fully, the reasons the court
puts forward in support of accepted practice, that general damages for
defamation must be instituted in an action proceeding. Refer to relevant case
law and legislation in your answer.
FOR YOUR FREEDOM OF CHOICE, 2 VERSIONS OF THE ASSIGNMENT ARE
SUPPLIED AND YOU CAN SELECT WHICHEVER YOU LIKE THE MOST
