CLA1501 Oct/Nov 2015 exam paper — questions

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  1. Question 1 · Sources of South African law · 2 marks

    Consider how our courts apply the doctrine of stare decisis. Which ONE of the four statements below about the operation of this doctrine, concerning how a High Court is bound by its own decisions, by decisions of courts of concurrent status, by decisions of High Courts in other areas, and by the Supreme Court of Appeal, is INCORRECT?Show the full question

  2. Question 2 · Sources of South African law · 2 marks

    With reference to the Corpus Iuris Civilis, select the ONE correct statement from the four options concerning what this body of law actually codifies.Show the full question

  3. Question 3 · Sources of South African law · 2 marks

    From the four options given, identify which ONE is regarded as the most important source of law in South Africa.Show the full question

  4. Question 4 · Sources of South African law · 2 marks

    John buys a television set from Paul for R1 500. Paul now wants John to pay an additional R150 for installing the set, but John refuses, arguing that this was never part of their agreement. To recover the installation fee from John, Paul must show that the fee is fixed by trade usage (customary law). Which ONE of the four options listed is a genuine REQUIREMENT that must be satisfied before a trade usage can be recognised as a binding legal rule?Show the full question

  5. Question 5 · Legal subjects, status and capacity · 2 marks

    Koos, John and Modise set up a company called KJM (Pty) Ltd and appoint King as its Chief Executive Officer and Prince as its Chief Financial Officer. Which ONE of the four statements below about the legal status of KJM (Pty) Ltd and the people involved is CORRECT?Show the full question

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