Property Law Remedies

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What remedy can an owner or occupier seek in cases of infringement of ownership or right of occupation?

  • Mediation only
  • Criminal charges
  • Administrative penalties
  • Common law property law remedies (correct)

What type of infringement can constitute a delictual nature?

  • Infringement of a personality right (correct)
  • Infringement of a moral right
  • Infringement of a real right
  • Infringement of a contractual right

What is the definition of nuisance in a narrow sense?

  • An infringement of a neighbour's use and enjoyment of their land (correct)
  • An infringement of a personality right
  • An infringement of a real right
  • An infringement of a contractual right

What can be used to prohibit infringements of a neighbour's use and enjoyment of their land?

<p>Interdict (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for delictual liability in terms of actio legis Aquiliae?

<p>Culpability in the form of intent or negligence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an entitlement of use that can be infringed upon?

<p>Right to undisturbed enjoyment of property (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle concern in determining liability in cases of neighbouring owner or occupier causing damage?

<p>The requirements of actio legis Aquiliae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which cases is culpability not a requirement for claiming damages?

<p>In cases of encroachment, lateral support, and natural flow of water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be deduced from the decision in Foentjies v Beukes?

<p>Delictual liability is not applicable in cases of encroachment, lateral support, and natural flow of water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an interdict and delictual liability?

<p>An interdict does not require culpability, while delictual liability does (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the question in determining whether an owner is abusing their rights?

<p>Whether the owner is causing a nuisance to their neighbour (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is nuisance in a wide sense?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Kirsch v Pincus case?

<p>The defendant was ordered to pay compensation to the plaintiff (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the actio legis Aquiliae used for?

<p>To claim compensation for damages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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