Terminology Engagement

Question 1

Engagement

Answer 1

1) Agreement between parties to enter into a marriage on a specific or determinable date.

2) Usually precedes a civil marriage or civil union but is
not a requirement

Question 2

Contract sui generis

Answer 2

1) A special kind of contract.

2) Cannot be classified into a specific category

Question 3

Breach of promise

Answer 3

Unlawful termination of an engagement

Question 4

Justa causa

Answer 4

A sound (valid) reason in terms of the law

Question 5

Contractual damages

Answer 5

Monetary compensation that may be claimed in the event of a breach of contract

Question 6

Delictual damages

Answer 6

Monetary compensation that may be claimed in the event of a delict

Question 7

Delict

Answer 7

A wrongful act which causes damage (harm/loss) to a party.

Question 8

Satisfaction

Answer 8

1) An award of damages (monetary compensation) in
the vent where a party’s personality rights have been
infringed.

2) Compensates a victim for non-patrimonial (non-
financial) loss suffered as a result of a delict.

3) Aim is to soothe the victim’s wounded feelings or
physical and mental pin and suffering

Question 9

Actio iniuriarum

Answer 9

Delictual action which is instituted to claim satisfaction