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LPL4802 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 (271981) – DUE 26 March 2026; 100% Correct solutions and explanations. QUESTION 1: Critically discuss the judgment in Jordaan v Road Accident Fund (2022/03746) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1260 (3 October 2023) with specific reference to the court’s approach to the assessment and procedural handling of damages claims. In your answer, you should: • Briefly outline the material facts and the nature of the damages claimed. • Explain the court’s reasoning on litis contestatio and the effect of substantial amendments to quantum. • Analyse the court’s interpretation and application of Rule 34A and section 17(6) of the Road Accident Fund Act in relation to interim payments. • Critically evaluate whether the court’s approach appropriately balances procedural fairness, access to justice, and the interests of injured claimants; and • Discuss the implications of the judgment for future Road Accident Fund (RAF) damages litigation. Note: A mere summary of the judgment will not attract high marks. At this stage of your studies, students are expected to engage critically with the court’s reasoning. The marking rubric explains how your assignment will be assessed and what is expected to achieve higher marks. It is designed to ensure fair, transparent and consistent marking, and to guide you in structuring your answer. The rubric focuses on key skills in the Law of Damages, including accurate understanding of the case, correct explanation of legal principles, critical engagement with the court’s reasoning, and clear, well-structured academic writing. Higher marks are awarded for analysis and evaluation rather than mere summary. You are encouraged to use the rubric as a guide when preparing your answer to identify how you can strengthen your work. TOTAL MARKS 25