X has concluded a contract with Y to build a tennis court at a cost of R40,000 on the property it is renting from Z in Pretoria. It can be shown that the value of the property has increased by R20,000 due to the improvement. X has disappeared before paying Y for the work done. Y now wants to lodge a claim against Z, the owner of the property.
Which statement best explains the ground on which and the amount that Y can claim?

Question

X has concluded a contract with Y to build a tennis court at a cost of R40,000 on the property it is renting from Z in Pretoria. It can be shown that the value of the property has increased by R20,000 due to the improvement. X has disappeared before paying Y for the work done. Y now wants to lodge a claim against Z, the owner of the property.

Which statement best explains the ground on which and the amount that Y can claim?

Accepted Answer

Y has a contractual claim against X for R40,000.

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Y has an enrichment claim against Z for an amount of R40,000.

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Y has an enrichment claim against Z for an amount of R20,000.

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Y has an enrichment claim against Z for R40,000.

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Y has an enrichment claim against X for R 20,000.

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