Delicts Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

An in-depth document covering all of the work done in semester 2. Includes notes made in class from the slides, from the prescribed textbook & things mentioned by the lecturer as well case law discussions. Set out in an organised manner which makes the subject easy to understand. This covers all of the prescribed work done which will form part of the semester tests.

Multiple Choice Q’s Question 1 A. According to the absolute theory, punishment is an end in itself, while according to the relative theories, punishment is a means to a secondary end. This statement is correct. See SG 1.2.1. B. The effectiveness of the theory of general deterrence depends only on the severity of the punishment that is imposed on an offender. This statement is incorrect. See SG 1.2.5.2. C. The “triad in Zinn” (the crime, the criminal and interests of society) enable...

Ukufakwa - entails a situation where a relative of a woman's father (brother, uncle, cousin, nephew), takes the responsibilities of the father and ensures that the customary traditions and ceremonies related to the initiation and/or marriage of the father's daughter are carried out as if the relative himself was the father. This entitles the relative to a pro rata portion of the value of the lobolo goods, expected from the marriage goods deliverable when the daughter gets married, or...

An in-depth document covering all of the work done in semester 1. Includes notes made in class from the slides, from the prescribed textbook & things mentioned by the lecturer as well case law discussions. Set out in an organised manner which makes the subject easy to understand. This covers all of the prescribed work done which will form part of the semester tests.

The law of damages is that part of the law which indicates how the existence and extent of damage, as well as the proper amount of damages or satisfaction, are to be determined in the case of delict, breach of contract or some other juristic fact providing for the payment of damages (for instance, legislation or insurance). This subject consists of four main parts the general principles regarding damage and compensation the measure of damages in the law of contract the measure of damages i...

CRW1501 Intro to Criminal Law EXAM. UNIT 1 1. Name the four elements of criminal liability. [4] • Act or conduct (1) • Compliance with the definitional elements of the crime (1) • Unlawfulness (1) • Culpability (1) 2. Name and discuss the points of difference between a crime and a delict (you answer should be in “tabular” format or in the form of a table. [12] The most important points of difference between a crime and a delict can be summarised as follows: Crimes : Delic...

Final Delict PART 2 2020 Summarized lecture notes

Law of Damages (LPL4802)The law of damages is that part of the law which indicates how the existence and extent of damage, as well asthe proper amount of damages or satisfaction, are to be determined in the case of delict, breach of contract orsome other juristic fact providing for the payment of damages (for instance, legislation or insurance).This subject consists of four main partsthe general principles regarding damage and compensationthe measure of damages in the law of contractthe measure ...

FINAL PORTFOLIO FOR SJD1501 1) Introduction In a couple years from now, I envision myself working in the South African Justice system as one of the best prosecuting attorneys in the country Studying this module has opened my eyes to the harsh realities of what goes on in our country but it has also educated me on the legal precautions and actions we can take in order to combat the potential and current criminal activity in South Africa. I want to be a change maker - someone that can im...