ILW1501 May/Jun 2015 exam paper — questions

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1. Question 1(a) · Law, norms and justice · 3 marks

   This question examines the nature of law, justice and legal subjects within South African law. Identify and name three ways in which law differs from the moral customs (mores) of a community.Show the full questionShow less

2. Question 1(b) · Law, norms and justice · 3 marks

   This question examines the nature of law, justice and legal subjects within South African law. Explain the difference between formal justice and substantive justice.Show the full questionShow less

3. Question 1(c) · Law, norms and justice · 4 marks

   This question examines the nature of law, justice and legal subjects within South African law. South African private law recognises that a legal subject may hold four distinct types of rights. Name these four types of rights and, for each one, state the corresponding object of that right.Show the full questionShow less

4. Question 1(d) · Law, norms and justice · 5 marks

   This question examines the nature of law, justice and legal subjects within South African law. State which legal family South African law belongs to, and provide reasons to support your answer.Show the full questionShow less

5. Question 2(a)(i) · Divisions of South African law · 2 marks

   Charl and Charlotte Charles have been married for the past 25 years. Throughout this time they lived a life of luxury and never gave thought to what would happen to their wealth if something happened to them. While travelling to Cape Town for their annual holiday, both Charl and Charlotte died in a car accident. Their three children are now anxious to find out what will become of their late parents' wealth. Considering the scenario of Charl and Charlotte Charles who died in a car accident on their way to Cape Town, state which main division of South African law would apply to this situation, and provide a reason to support your answer.Show the full questionShow less