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What is required for conduct to be considered a delict?
What is required for conduct to be considered a delict?
Which statement best describes 'private defence' in delict?
Which statement best describes 'private defence' in delict?
Under what conditions does necessity apply in delict?
Under what conditions does necessity apply in delict?
Which of the following is NOT an example of human conduct in the context of delict?
Which of the following is NOT an example of human conduct in the context of delict?
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Which scenario best illustrates the concept of consent to injury?
Which scenario best illustrates the concept of consent to injury?
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Which condition determines if the wrongdoer's conduct caused the damage suffered by the plaintiff?
Which condition determines if the wrongdoer's conduct caused the damage suffered by the plaintiff?
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What is the purpose of the 'but for' test in causation?
What is the purpose of the 'but for' test in causation?
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In the example provided, who could be held legally culpable for Thabo's death?
In the example provided, who could be held legally culpable for Thabo's death?
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Which of the following statements about causation is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about causation is incorrect?
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What distinguishes factual causation from legal causation?
What distinguishes factual causation from legal causation?
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What is required for a person's actions to be considered lawful when acting under statutory authority?
What is required for a person's actions to be considered lawful when acting under statutory authority?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding individuals in an official capacity?
Which of the following statements is true regarding individuals in an official capacity?
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Under what conditions can a provoked person's response be deemed reasonable and justified?
Under what conditions can a provoked person's response be deemed reasonable and justified?
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Which group of individuals is presumed incapable of being held legally accountable for their actions?
Which group of individuals is presumed incapable of being held legally accountable for their actions?
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How is fault defined in relation to a wrongdoer?
How is fault defined in relation to a wrongdoer?
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What defines the concept of wrongfulness in legal terms?
What defines the concept of wrongfulness in legal terms?
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Which of the following is an example of wrongfulness?
Which of the following is an example of wrongfulness?
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Under which circumstance might conduct be justified despite causing harm?
Under which circumstance might conduct be justified despite causing harm?
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What is a key requirement for necessity to justify conduct causing harm?
What is a key requirement for necessity to justify conduct causing harm?
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What distinguishes private defense from wrongful conduct?
What distinguishes private defense from wrongful conduct?
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What must be true for someone to validly consent to injury?
What must be true for someone to validly consent to injury?
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Which of the following is NOT a ground of justification for wrongful conduct?
Which of the following is NOT a ground of justification for wrongful conduct?
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Why might an act of necessity be considered lawful?
Why might an act of necessity be considered lawful?
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What type of loss is exemplified by an electrician damaging a customer's pork worth R100,000?
What type of loss is exemplified by an electrician damaging a customer's pork worth R100,000?
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Which of the following is true about non-patrimonial loss?
Which of the following is true about non-patrimonial loss?
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What must a plaintiff demonstrate to succeed in a delict claim?
What must a plaintiff demonstrate to succeed in a delict claim?
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What does the 'once and for all' rule prevent in delict claims?
What does the 'once and for all' rule prevent in delict claims?
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Which of the following correctly defines the difference between damage and damages?
Which of the following correctly defines the difference between damage and damages?
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What distinguishes strict liability from other types of liability?
What distinguishes strict liability from other types of liability?
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Which remedy can a plaintiff seek for patrimonial loss under delict?
Which remedy can a plaintiff seek for patrimonial loss under delict?
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What is a unique feature of the Aquilian action?
What is a unique feature of the Aquilian action?
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Which of the following is a limitation related to the liabilities of suppliers of goods?
Which of the following is a limitation related to the liabilities of suppliers of goods?
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What is required for delictual actions, such as the Aquilian action, to succeed?
What is required for delictual actions, such as the Aquilian action, to succeed?
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Under strict liability, who can an employer be held liable for?
Under strict liability, who can an employer be held liable for?
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In which scenario would a plaintiff NOT be able to pursue the Aquilian action?
In which scenario would a plaintiff NOT be able to pursue the Aquilian action?
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What principle applies to the liability of suppliers regarding unsafe goods?
What principle applies to the liability of suppliers regarding unsafe goods?
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What is the primary purpose of the actio iniuriarum?
What is the primary purpose of the actio iniuriarum?
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Which of the following cannot be ceded or bequeathed to another party?
Which of the following cannot be ceded or bequeathed to another party?
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Which condition is essential for obtaining an interdict?
Which condition is essential for obtaining an interdict?
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In what situation does the prescription period for delictual claims change from three years to two years?
In what situation does the prescription period for delictual claims change from three years to two years?
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Which of the following best describes the function of the action for pain and suffering?
Which of the following best describes the function of the action for pain and suffering?
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What is the main distinction between an interdict and the actio iniuriarum?
What is the main distinction between an interdict and the actio iniuriarum?
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What does the assessment of compensation in an actio iniuriarum depend on?
What does the assessment of compensation in an actio iniuriarum depend on?
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What is a unique feature of the action for pain and suffering compared to other claims?
What is a unique feature of the action for pain and suffering compared to other claims?
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