Law of Damages (Juta 3rd Edition)

The law of damages is that part of the law which indicates how the existence and extent of damage as well as the proper amount of damages or satisfaction are to be determined in the case of delict, breach of contract or other areas of law providing for the payment of damages.
This book provides a general and comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of the law of damages (and certain related areas of law) and was written with a view to the needs of practitioners, lecturers and students. Our main object is to offer a systematic and analytical discussion of the practical principles of the law of damages. We have tried to maintain a healthy balance between practical rules and theoretical principles.

The material is divided into four parts: first, the general principles and terminology regarding damage and compensation; secondly, the assessment of damages in cases of breach of contract; thirdly, the determination of the quantum of damages and satisfaction in certain cases of delictual and other forms of liability; and, fourthly, certain procedural and other general matters.