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Law of Delict

Roman-Dutch delict — wrongfulness, fault, causation, damage. Aquilian action, actio iniuriarum, pain & suffering.

Dominant casebooks

  • Neethling · Law of Delict

Landmark cases

  • Carmichele v Minister of Safety and Security 2001 (4) SA 938 (CC)

    Constitutional development of common-law delict — duty to protect.

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Curated case briefs

Le Roux v Dey
2011 (3) SA 274 (CC)
Minister of Safety and Security v Luiters
2007 (2) SA 106 (CC)
K v Minister of Safety and Security
2005 (6) SA 419 (CC)
Carmichele v Minister of Safety and Security
2001 (4) SA 938 (CC)
National Media Ltd v Bogoshi
1998 (4) SA 1196 (SCA)