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When you look at the definition of legal personal liability it refers to the duty (or obligation) of an individual to meet monetary claims for damage or loss caused by the actions of the individual. The definition clearly states that claims can be made against your personal assets to meet personal liability claims.

Personal liability is a legal responsibility you have towards others and it is a principle of common law. Common Law forms part of the South African legal system and this principle is therefore applicable to all of us as citizens of the country. Personal liability claims will be as a result of your negligence or can even be for not taking preventative steps to protect others against injury, death or loss.

Let us look at an example of personal liability: If your dog bites and injures someone driving past your house on a bicycle, the injured person can lay a personal liability charge against you for his or her injuries, trauma, and any other costs that result from the incident.

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