PVL3701
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EXAM
Law of Property
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MCQ
1. Indicate the correct option.
Which one of the following things can be regarded as a res nullius?
(1) a domesticated tiger living in his owner‟s house
(2) an impala roaming in the bushes
(3) a Persian cat lying on the neighbor‟s patio
(4) a springbok kept on a private game farm for hunting purposes
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ANSWER:
Option 2 is correct. A res nullius is a thing which does not belong to anyone. All creatures that are
wild by nature either in their natural state or when they have reverted to their former wild state are
regarded as res nullius. Wild animals that have been tamed (option 1), domestic animals (option 3) or
wild animals regulated by the Game Theft Act 105 of 1991 (option 4), are not res nullius. An impala
roaming in the bushes is wild by nature and regarded as a res nullius. See Study Guide pg 92
2. Indicate the correct option.
The following is an example of constructive delivery where a transferee is placed in position to
exercises physical control over a thing:
(1) delivery with the short hand
(2) symbolic delivery
(3) attornment
(4) cession of ownership
ANSWER:
Option 2 is correct. Constructive delivery is when there is no physical or actual handing over of the
thing. The transferee is either placed in a position to excercise physical control, already in physical
control or someone else exercises physical control on his/her behalf. Examples of a transferee
placed in a position to excercise physical control over the thing are symbolic delivery, delivery with
the long hand (traditio longa manu) and bills of lading. See Study Guide pg 132-134
3. Indicate the correct option.
The aim of the actio negatoria is:
(1) to determine the rights and duties of contesting parties.
(2) to claim the stolen thing or its highest value since the theft.
(3) to claim the market value of the thing that was destroyed or alienated with mala fide intention.
(4) to protect ownership where a servitude holder exceeds the limits of her servitude.
ANSWER:
Option 4 is correct. The actio negatoria is a property law remedy. It is a real action aimed at
protection of ownership in circumstances where third persons seek to exercise rights of a servitude
holder which they do not have or where servitude holders exceed the limits of their servitude. The
owner can institute this action against the violator and have to prove that he/she is the owner and
that there is a physical infringement of his/her entitlements of ownership.
See Study Guide pg 163 and 169
4. Indicate the correct option.
X and Y are co-owners of a farm. They built a road on the farm, which they use to transport lime to
the market. Without X's knowledge and approval Y gives permission to a neighbour, Z, to use the
road so that he can transport his lime to the market. X is unhappy about the heavy traffic on the road
and asks Y to revoke her permission to Z. X also asks Z to discontinue his activities. Neither Y nor Z
takes any notice of X. Which remedy does X have against Y?
(1) X can claim damages from Y.
(2) X can institute the condictio furtiva against Y.
(3) X can approach the court for a declaratory order.
(4) X can institute the rei vindicatio against Y.
Answer:
option 1
5. Indicate the correct option.
lOMoAR cPSD| 8845461
EXAM
Law of Property
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning,
comparison and reference purpose,
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the
contents of this document as your own work,
Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise
or misuse this document.
PVL3701 MCQ & Long Questions with
Answers.
(Past Assignments; Activities & More)
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided as is without any representations
or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as a result of reliance and use of the contents of this
document. This document is to be used for comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document
may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by any means.
MCQ
1. Indicate the correct option.
Which one of the following things can be regarded as a res nullius?
(1) a domesticated tiger living in his owner‟s house
(2) an impala roaming in the bushes
(3) a Persian cat lying on the neighbor‟s patio
(4) a springbok kept on a private game farm for hunting purposes
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ANSWER:
Option 2 is correct. A res nullius is a thing which does not belong to anyone. All creatures that are
wild by nature either in their natural state or when they have reverted to their former wild state are
regarded as res nullius. Wild animals that have been tamed (option 1), domestic animals (option 3) or
wild animals regulated by the Game Theft Act 105 of 1991 (option 4), are not res nullius. An impala
roaming in the bushes is wild by nature and regarded as a res nullius. See Study Guide pg 92
2. Indicate the correct option.
The following is an example of constructive delivery where a transferee is placed in position to
exercises physical control over a thing:
(1) delivery with the short hand
(2) symbolic delivery
(3) attornment
(4) cession of ownership
ANSWER:
Option 2 is correct. Constructive delivery is when there is no physical or actual handing over of the
thing. The transferee is either placed in a position to excercise physical control, already in physical
control or someone else exercises physical control on his/her behalf. Examples of a transferee
placed in a position to excercise physical control over the thing are symbolic delivery, delivery with
the long hand (traditio longa manu) and bills of lading. See Study Guide pg 132-134
3. Indicate the correct option.
The aim of the actio negatoria is:
(1) to determine the rights and duties of contesting parties.
(2) to claim the stolen thing or its highest value since the theft.
(3) to claim the market value of the thing that was destroyed or alienated with mala fide intention.
(4) to protect ownership where a servitude holder exceeds the limits of her servitude.
ANSWER:
Option 4 is correct. The actio negatoria is a property law remedy. It is a real action aimed at
protection of ownership in circumstances where third persons seek to exercise rights of a servitude
holder which they do not have or where servitude holders exceed the limits of their servitude. The
owner can institute this action against the violator and have to prove that he/she is the owner and
that there is a physical infringement of his/her entitlements of ownership.
See Study Guide pg 163 and 169
4. Indicate the correct option.
X and Y are co-owners of a farm. They built a road on the farm, which they use to transport lime to
the market. Without X's knowledge and approval Y gives permission to a neighbour, Z, to use the
road so that he can transport his lime to the market. X is unhappy about the heavy traffic on the road
and asks Y to revoke her permission to Z. X also asks Z to discontinue his activities. Neither Y nor Z
takes any notice of X. Which remedy does X have against Y?
(1) X can claim damages from Y.
(2) X can institute the condictio furtiva against Y.
(3) X can approach the court for a declaratory order.
(4) X can institute the rei vindicatio against Y.
Answer:
option 1
5. Indicate the correct option.
