Is the statement from South African law of delict true or false: Only natural persons can bring a claim in delict for defamation?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether it's true or false that only natural persons can file a defamation claim under South African law of delict. This suggests a need for clarification on the legal capacity for bringing such claims.
Answer
False; both natural and juristic persons can bring a defamation claim.
The statement is false. Both natural and juristic persons (such as corporations or companies) can bring a claim for defamation in South African law.
Answer for screen readers
The statement is false. Both natural and juristic persons (such as corporations or companies) can bring a claim for defamation in South African law.
More Information
In South African law, legal entities such as companies have the right to protect their reputation and can thus bring defamation claims similar to individuals.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming only individuals can have personal rights affected by defamation. This neglects the fact that companies can also be subject to reputational damage.
Sources
- [PDF] ConCourt Collections - Constitutional Court of South Africa - collections.concourt.org.za
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