Summary PVL3704 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 - 2025 (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.