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Kim has contracted to cater for Jacob's upcoming graduation party. After a series of parties and bar hopping Jacob in his state of euphoria,accidentally gives

Kim has contracted to cater for Jacob's upcoming graduation party. After a series of parties and bar hopping Jacob in his state of euphoria,accidentally gives Kim the address for the graduation party. Kim arrives at the venue that she was given by Jacob on the correct date, only to find that the venue has shut down due to a Covid-19 incident, of which Jacob was informed about weeks earlier. The venue is locked and Kim is stranded with food and drinks that are about to reach expiration. Kim calls Jacob only to be told that he does not remember a graduation party. Kim clutches her chest and succumbs to a heart attack. In the past days Kim has been stressed and doctors have warned her of her underlying medical condition.

Answer the questions that follow.

2.1 Has there been a breach of contract?Provide a motivation for your answer.[5marks]

2.2Explain. Can Kim still claim for payment from Jacob?[5marks]

2.3 Explain. Does Kim have a delictual claim?[5marks]

2.4 Discuss the various recourse Kim may have in this instance. [5marks]

Refer to all relevant sources of law -including case law, common law, and statutory principles.No word count necessary.

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