CLA1501 · May/Jun 2017 exam paper — questions

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

   It is often said that the South African legal system, unlike Roman law, is not codified. Explain what this statement means.Show the full questionShow less

2. Question 1.b · Sources of South African law · 4 marks

   South African courts are divided into lower courts and superior courts. List the various officers who are found in the superior courts.Show the full questionShow less

3. Question 1.c.i · Property, ownership and possession · 1 mark

   For each of the scenarios below, identify the specific method by which ownership of the relevant property is acquired. Scenario: Macks buys a piece of land from his uncle, Percy, so that he can build a house for his family. Describe the method of acquisition of ownership involved here.Show the full questionShow less

4. Question 1.c.ii · Property, ownership and possession · 1 mark

   Continuing with the same set of scenarios about acquisition of ownership: Sibusiso goes to the veld to hunt rabbits that belong to no one, and he manages to catch three of them. Describe the method of acquisition of ownership involved here.Show the full questionShow less

5. Question 1.c.iii · Property, ownership and possession · 1 mark

   Continuing with the same set of scenarios about acquisition of ownership: Mary has bought a car for her brother, Khathu, intending to give it to him as a gift on his 40th birthday. Describe the method of acquisition of ownership involved here.Show the full questionShow less