PVL3703 Law of Delict Exam Revision
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PVL3703 Law of Delict Exam Revision Pack
Delictual Liability
Legal responsibility for harm caused by wrongful acts.
Conduct
Voluntary human act or omission affecting others.
Voluntary Act
Action controlled by individual's will and intention.
Involuntary Conduct
Actions not controlled due to external factors.
Actio Libera in Causa
Liability for creating conditions leading to involuntary acts.
Automatism
State of acting without conscious control or awareness.
Absolute Compulsion
Force preventing control over bodily movements.
Blackout
Temporary loss of consciousness affecting decision-making.
Medical Treatment
Intervention to manage or cure a diagnosed condition.
,Prescription Medicine
Medication prescribed by a healthcare professional.
Culpable Conduct
Behavior leading to blame or responsibility for harm.
Potential Plaintiff
Individual considering legal action for damages.
Catastrophic Accident
Severe incident causing significant harm or damage.
Control Tower
Central point for managing aircraft movements at airports.
Legal Opinion
Professional judgment regarding legal implications of a case.
Serious Intoxication
Impairment due to excessive consumption of substances.
Mental Disease
Condition affecting cognitive functions and behavior.
Strong Emotional Pressure
Intense feelings influencing decision-making and actions.
Reflex Movements
Automatic responses to stimuli without conscious thought.
Fainting Fit
Temporary loss of consciousness due to reduced blood flow.
Epileptic Fit
Neurological disorder causing seizures and loss of control.
Hypnosis
Altered state of consciousness affecting awareness and control.
,Heart Attack
Medical emergency due to reduced blood flow to the heart.
Negligence
Failure to foresee potential harm causing injury.
Automatism
State of acting without conscious control.
Dolus Eventualis
Intention to cause harm despite possible consequences.
Omission
Failure to act when there is a duty.
Wrongfulness
Legally recognized failure to prevent harm.
Legal Duty
Obligation to act to prevent harm.
Prior Conduct
Previous actions creating a source of danger.
Omissio per Commissionem
Wrongful act by failing to prevent harm.
Control of Dangerous Object
Responsibility for items that can cause harm.
Legal Convictions of the Community
Societal norms guiding wrongful conduct assessments.
Special Relationship
Connection between parties that creates duty of care.
Contractual Undertaking
Agreement to ensure safety of another party.
, Creating Impression of Safety
Inducing belief that third-party interests are protected.
Negligent Driving
Driving without care leading to accidents.
Epileptic Fit
Seizure causing loss of control while driving.
Mechanical State
Condition resulting from lack of medication.
Puddle Hazard
Danger created by spilled liquid on the floor.
Dim Lighting
Poor visibility increasing risk of accidents.
Elderly Vulnerability
Increased risk of injury due to age-related factors.
Injury Liability
Responsibility for harm caused to another person.
Legal Test for Wrongfulness
Assessment based on community standards and norms.
Harm Prevention
Duty to take action to avoid causing injury.
Negligent Management
Failure of management to ensure safety standards.
Prior-conduct rule
Liability based on previous actions or conduct.
Halliwell v Johannesburg Municipality
Case establishing municipality's liability for road maintenance.
Pack Frequently Tested Questions With
Correct Answers
PVL3703 Law of Delict Exam Revision Pack
Delictual Liability
Legal responsibility for harm caused by wrongful acts.
Conduct
Voluntary human act or omission affecting others.
Voluntary Act
Action controlled by individual's will and intention.
Involuntary Conduct
Actions not controlled due to external factors.
Actio Libera in Causa
Liability for creating conditions leading to involuntary acts.
Automatism
State of acting without conscious control or awareness.
Absolute Compulsion
Force preventing control over bodily movements.
Blackout
Temporary loss of consciousness affecting decision-making.
Medical Treatment
Intervention to manage or cure a diagnosed condition.
,Prescription Medicine
Medication prescribed by a healthcare professional.
Culpable Conduct
Behavior leading to blame or responsibility for harm.
Potential Plaintiff
Individual considering legal action for damages.
Catastrophic Accident
Severe incident causing significant harm or damage.
Control Tower
Central point for managing aircraft movements at airports.
Legal Opinion
Professional judgment regarding legal implications of a case.
Serious Intoxication
Impairment due to excessive consumption of substances.
Mental Disease
Condition affecting cognitive functions and behavior.
Strong Emotional Pressure
Intense feelings influencing decision-making and actions.
Reflex Movements
Automatic responses to stimuli without conscious thought.
Fainting Fit
Temporary loss of consciousness due to reduced blood flow.
Epileptic Fit
Neurological disorder causing seizures and loss of control.
Hypnosis
Altered state of consciousness affecting awareness and control.
,Heart Attack
Medical emergency due to reduced blood flow to the heart.
Negligence
Failure to foresee potential harm causing injury.
Automatism
State of acting without conscious control.
Dolus Eventualis
Intention to cause harm despite possible consequences.
Omission
Failure to act when there is a duty.
Wrongfulness
Legally recognized failure to prevent harm.
Legal Duty
Obligation to act to prevent harm.
Prior Conduct
Previous actions creating a source of danger.
Omissio per Commissionem
Wrongful act by failing to prevent harm.
Control of Dangerous Object
Responsibility for items that can cause harm.
Legal Convictions of the Community
Societal norms guiding wrongful conduct assessments.
Special Relationship
Connection between parties that creates duty of care.
Contractual Undertaking
Agreement to ensure safety of another party.
, Creating Impression of Safety
Inducing belief that third-party interests are protected.
Negligent Driving
Driving without care leading to accidents.
Epileptic Fit
Seizure causing loss of control while driving.
Mechanical State
Condition resulting from lack of medication.
Puddle Hazard
Danger created by spilled liquid on the floor.
Dim Lighting
Poor visibility increasing risk of accidents.
Elderly Vulnerability
Increased risk of injury due to age-related factors.
Injury Liability
Responsibility for harm caused to another person.
Legal Test for Wrongfulness
Assessment based on community standards and norms.
Harm Prevention
Duty to take action to avoid causing injury.
Negligent Management
Failure of management to ensure safety standards.
Prior-conduct rule
Liability based on previous actions or conduct.
Halliwell v Johannesburg Municipality
Case establishing municipality's liability for road maintenance.
