PVL3703
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,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2023
PVL3703
Law of Delict
100 Marks
08:00 – 12:00 (4 hours)
23 OCTOBER 2023
First examiner: Prof R Ahmed, Prof JC Knobel, Prof M Mokotong
Second examiner: Prof CJ Pretorius
This paper consists of five (5) pages including the cover page.
This is a closed-book examination
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TAKE-HOME EXAM
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANSWERING THE
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.
1. The examination question paper counts 100 marks.
2. It consists of five (5) questions. Answer ALL the questions.
3. The duration of the examination is from 08h00-12h00. Your answers must be uploaded via
the myExams platform by 12h30 (South African Standard Time).
4. This is a closed-book examination. While the examination is in progress, you are not
allowed to consult another person, or any source to assist you to answer any of the questions
contained in this question paper. While the examination is in progress, you cannot assist
another student in answering any of the questions for this examination.
,5. This examination is proctored via the Invigilator App.
The QR code is below:
If you experience technical difficulties on The Invigilator App, contact the technical
helpdesk via WhatsApp on 073 505 8273.
6. Your exam file must be uploaded on the myExams platform on Moodle.
6.1 You are advised to preview your submission (answer script) to ensure legibility and that the
correct answer script file has been uploaded.
6.2 Once the official examination time per the examination timetable has expired, you are
provided one hour to submit your answer script. Submissions made after the submission
period has lapsed will be rejected per the examination regulations and will not be marked.
7. The cover page for your take-home exam must include your name, student number
and the module code.
8. It is preferred that your take-home exam is typed. However, handwritten submissions will
also be accepted.
9. Whether your answers are typed or handwritten, your submission on the myExams platform
on Moodle must be made in the form of one PDF document. Only the last file uploaded and
submitted will be marked.
9.1 The exam answer file that you submit must not be password protected or uploaded as a
“read only” file.
9.2 Your examination answer file will not be marked if:
9.2.1 you send your examination answer file via email.
9.2.2 you submit the incorrect examination answer file. A mark of 0% will be awarded.
9.2.3 you submit your exam answer file on an unofficial examination platform (including the
invigilator cellphone application).
9.2.4 you submit your examination answer file in the incorrect file format.
9.2.5 you submit a password-protected document.
9.2.6 you submit your examination answer file late.
9.2.7 you submit your answer file from a registered student account that is not your own.
2
, 9.3 Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations platforms
(including the invigilator cellphone application) will not be marked and no opportunity will be
granted for resubmission.
9.4 The mark awarded for an illegible examination answer file submission will be your final mark.
You will not be allowed to resubmit after the scheduled closing date and time of the exam.
10. Where applicable, the arguments that you make must be logical, well-structured and
substantiated by the relevant legal principles. Use the time given wisely.
11. Substantiate your answers by referring to relevant authorities such as case law, where
applicable. When answering problem-type questions, it is important to first identify the
problem area where the answer must be sought. Once you have done this, set out the
relevant legal principles. Deal only with those legal principles that relate to the given facts.
Next, apply these principles to the facts. Then give the appropriate advice.
12. You must complete the online declaration of own work when submitting.
12.1 By ticking the Honesty Declaration, you confirm that you have read (i) the University’s Policy
on Copyright Infringement and Plagiarism and the Student Disciplinary Code, which are both
available on myUnisa: www.unisa.ac.za/unisarules, and (ii) the information relating to
student values and plagiarism that is found at
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default/Study-@-Unisa/Student-values-and-rules.
12.2 Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to
disciplinary processes. Students may not communicate with other students, or request
assistance from other students during examinations. Plagiarism is a violation of academic
integrity, and students who do plagiarise or copy verbatim from published work will be in
violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be
referred to disciplinary hearing. Unisa has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other
forms of academic dishonesty.
12.3 Unless a student is exempted because of disability or incarceration, students who have not
utilised invigilation or proctoring tools will be deemed to have transgressed Unisa’s
examination rules and will have their marks withheld.
PLEASE NOTE:
Students experiencing technical challenges may contact the SCSC on 080 000 1870 or email
or refer to Get-Help for the list of additional contact numbers.
If you experience technical difficulties on The Invigilator App, contact the technical helpdesk via
WhatsApp on 073 505 8273.
REFER TO CASE LAW AND STATUTORY LAW WHERE RELEVANT.
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EXAM PACK
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS MODULE +27 67 171 1739
,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2023
PVL3703
Law of Delict
100 Marks
08:00 – 12:00 (4 hours)
23 OCTOBER 2023
First examiner: Prof R Ahmed, Prof JC Knobel, Prof M Mokotong
Second examiner: Prof CJ Pretorius
This paper consists of five (5) pages including the cover page.
This is a closed-book examination
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TAKE-HOME EXAM
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANSWERING THE
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.
1. The examination question paper counts 100 marks.
2. It consists of five (5) questions. Answer ALL the questions.
3. The duration of the examination is from 08h00-12h00. Your answers must be uploaded via
the myExams platform by 12h30 (South African Standard Time).
4. This is a closed-book examination. While the examination is in progress, you are not
allowed to consult another person, or any source to assist you to answer any of the questions
contained in this question paper. While the examination is in progress, you cannot assist
another student in answering any of the questions for this examination.
,5. This examination is proctored via the Invigilator App.
The QR code is below:
If you experience technical difficulties on The Invigilator App, contact the technical
helpdesk via WhatsApp on 073 505 8273.
6. Your exam file must be uploaded on the myExams platform on Moodle.
6.1 You are advised to preview your submission (answer script) to ensure legibility and that the
correct answer script file has been uploaded.
6.2 Once the official examination time per the examination timetable has expired, you are
provided one hour to submit your answer script. Submissions made after the submission
period has lapsed will be rejected per the examination regulations and will not be marked.
7. The cover page for your take-home exam must include your name, student number
and the module code.
8. It is preferred that your take-home exam is typed. However, handwritten submissions will
also be accepted.
9. Whether your answers are typed or handwritten, your submission on the myExams platform
on Moodle must be made in the form of one PDF document. Only the last file uploaded and
submitted will be marked.
9.1 The exam answer file that you submit must not be password protected or uploaded as a
“read only” file.
9.2 Your examination answer file will not be marked if:
9.2.1 you send your examination answer file via email.
9.2.2 you submit the incorrect examination answer file. A mark of 0% will be awarded.
9.2.3 you submit your exam answer file on an unofficial examination platform (including the
invigilator cellphone application).
9.2.4 you submit your examination answer file in the incorrect file format.
9.2.5 you submit a password-protected document.
9.2.6 you submit your examination answer file late.
9.2.7 you submit your answer file from a registered student account that is not your own.
2
, 9.3 Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examinations platforms
(including the invigilator cellphone application) will not be marked and no opportunity will be
granted for resubmission.
9.4 The mark awarded for an illegible examination answer file submission will be your final mark.
You will not be allowed to resubmit after the scheduled closing date and time of the exam.
10. Where applicable, the arguments that you make must be logical, well-structured and
substantiated by the relevant legal principles. Use the time given wisely.
11. Substantiate your answers by referring to relevant authorities such as case law, where
applicable. When answering problem-type questions, it is important to first identify the
problem area where the answer must be sought. Once you have done this, set out the
relevant legal principles. Deal only with those legal principles that relate to the given facts.
Next, apply these principles to the facts. Then give the appropriate advice.
12. You must complete the online declaration of own work when submitting.
12.1 By ticking the Honesty Declaration, you confirm that you have read (i) the University’s Policy
on Copyright Infringement and Plagiarism and the Student Disciplinary Code, which are both
available on myUnisa: www.unisa.ac.za/unisarules, and (ii) the information relating to
student values and plagiarism that is found at
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default/Study-@-Unisa/Student-values-and-rules.
12.2 Students suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to
disciplinary processes. Students may not communicate with other students, or request
assistance from other students during examinations. Plagiarism is a violation of academic
integrity, and students who do plagiarise or copy verbatim from published work will be in
violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be
referred to disciplinary hearing. Unisa has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other
forms of academic dishonesty.
12.3 Unless a student is exempted because of disability or incarceration, students who have not
utilised invigilation or proctoring tools will be deemed to have transgressed Unisa’s
examination rules and will have their marks withheld.
PLEASE NOTE:
Students experiencing technical challenges may contact the SCSC on 080 000 1870 or email
or refer to Get-Help for the list of additional contact numbers.
If you experience technical difficulties on The Invigilator App, contact the technical helpdesk via
WhatsApp on 073 505 8273.
REFER TO CASE LAW AND STATUTORY LAW WHERE RELEVANT.
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