Nomsa signed a contract to rent a flat from Lauren for R800 a month. When they were negotiating the contract, Lauren tol
Posted: Thu May 19, 2022 7:27 am
Nomsa signed a contract to rent a flat from Lauren for R800 a
month. When they were negotiating the contract, Lauren told Nomsa
that the monthly levy for water and electricity was R130. In fact,
the levy was increased to R190 three months before the agreement
was made. It appears that Lauren, who has always paid the levy by
debit order, never looked at her accounts or statements and was
unaware of the increase. Nomsa would have leased another flat had
she known that the levy was R190.
Which ONE of the following statements
is CORRECT?
a.
The contract is void because of a mistake.
b.
Nomsa may claim damages from Lauren and may also choose whether
to uphold or rescind the contract.
c.
The contract is void because of misrepresentation.
d.
The contract is valid, and Nomsa has no legal remedy.
month. When they were negotiating the contract, Lauren told Nomsa
that the monthly levy for water and electricity was R130. In fact,
the levy was increased to R190 three months before the agreement
was made. It appears that Lauren, who has always paid the levy by
debit order, never looked at her accounts or statements and was
unaware of the increase. Nomsa would have leased another flat had
she known that the levy was R190.
Which ONE of the following statements
is CORRECT?
a.
The contract is void because of a mistake.
b.
Nomsa may claim damages from Lauren and may also choose whether
to uphold or rescind the contract.
c.
The contract is void because of misrepresentation.
d.
The contract is valid, and Nomsa has no legal remedy.