Law of Delict
PVL3003F
Intermediate Level, half course, first semester, 36 lectures and tutorials
18 NQF credits at HEQSF level 7
Convener: Professor A G Fagan
Course entry requirements: All Preliminary courses have to have been completed.
Course outline:
The course deals with the general principles of the South African law of delict and their application to specific delicts. Among the topics that could be discussed are the following: fault (negligence and intent), wrongfulness, causation, remoteness, damage, contributory negligence and the apportionment of damages, self-defence, necessity, statutory authority, consent, vicarious liability, omissions, pure economic loss, emotional shock, defamation, privacy, wrongful arrest, and insult.
DP requirements: Please refer to the course handout and/or the intermediate year schedule.
Assessment: Coursework 30%, November examination 70%.