PVL 3703 - exam questions

Write brief notes on the difference between a delict and a crime. (4) 2. Name FOUR differences between a delict and a crime. (4) DELICT CRIME 1. Protects private interests (private law) 2. Aggrieved party institutes action 3. Objective = claim damages as compensation 4. No attempted delict 1. Protects public interests (public law) 2. State prosecutes 3. Objective = punish criminal 4. Can have attempted crime 3. Write brief notes on the similarities and differences between breach of contract and delict. (4) DELICT BREACH OF CONTRACT 1. Excludes non-fulfilment of a duty to perform (real right) 2. Primary remedy = damages 1. Breach = Non-fulfilment of a contractual obligation to perform (personal right) 2. Primary remedy = performance of the contract.