Remedies for breach of contract (wk 5)

Question 1

types of breaches?

Answer 1

• anticipation: one party indicates in advance they’ll not fulfill their obligations.
• material: violation of terms in contract
• minor: one party doesn’t perform some parts of the contract, but overall purpose is still achieved.

Question 2

remedies for breach of contract?

Answer 2

self help (no court order)
- rescission: contract cancelled, restore back to original position before contract
- retention and lien: keep possession of property

judicial remedies (with court order)
- compensation
- interdict: court tells you not to do something