PVL3704
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 827757
Due Date: 13 March 2025
QUESTION 1
Discuss (by reference to relevant case law) the requirement that the enrichment must have been
sine causa.
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.
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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 827757
Due Date: 13 March 2025
QUESTION 1
Discuss (by reference to relevant case law) the requirement that the enrichment must have been
sine causa.
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.
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is” without
any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as a result of
reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for comparison, research
and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any
form or by any means.
