A summary of: Liability
Notes from Law of Persons (LAWS1013A at Wits University).
A comprehensive summary of the topic content - including diagrams, definitions and explanations where applicable.
Contractual Liability
breach of contract: non-fulfillment of agreement
Components of a contract
juristic act
agreement to give, create or exchange performances
Remedies for contractual liabilities
specific performance
Contractual damages → if profit lost
Delictual Liability
private law harm caused to property, person or personality (civil wrong)
Basic components:
5 elements of delict in terms of common law
Liability 1
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