EXAMINATION PAPER
MAY/JUNE 2023
MODULE BUSINESS LAW DATE 7 JUNE 2023
MODULE CODE BLA101 DURATION THREE (3) HOURS
Assessor Mr R van Niekerk TIME: 14:00-17:00
Moderator Prof. J Geldenhuys
MODULE-SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all the questions unless otherwise instructed.
2. Read the questions carefully before attempting their answers.
3. You may answer questions in any sequence.
4. Always number the answers and any sub-question answers using the same numbers as the
question numbers in the examination paper.
5. Draw a line after each completed question. Draw a line through an answer or part of an answer
you do not want to have assessed.
6. Rough work – Do this in your examination answer book and indicate that it is not part of your
answer by drawing a line through the rough work after answering the question.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Notes, files, textbooks or any other such aids are not allowed in the examination room.
2. Mobile phones (cell phones), computers, tablets or similar devices are not allowed.
3. Calculators are allowed.
4. Please remember to write your name, surname and student number on the examination script
(answer book).
5. Use only a black or a blue pen. Do not use a pencil to answer questions.
6. You agree to abide by STADIO Rules and Regulations, including those governing examinations,
by accepting this examination script.
7. This exam paper and its contents remain the property of STADIO and no part of it may be
copied, reproduced, distributed, altered or sold.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO!
BLA101
THIS EXAMINATION PAPER CONSISTS OF FIVE PAGES BUSINESS LAW
INCLUDING THIS COVER PAGE (THIS IS PAGE 1 OF 5).
, BLA101 – BUSINESS LAW
EXAMINATION PAPER – MAY/JUNE 2023
Question 1 [10]
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Each of the following sub-questions contains one statement but with multiple possible
answers. Only one of the answers is correct. Read each statement very carefully and
then decide which one of the options is the correct one. In your examination script
(answer book), write down only the sub-question number and, next to it, the letter that
represents the answer you have selected.
Example: If you believe that for sub-question 1.6, option C is correct, then write down:
1.6. C.
1.1 Clive and Philip enter into a contract in terms of which Philip has to deliver five
(5) indigenous bulbs to Clive. Clive has already paid the purchase price as it is
very difficult to find these indigenous bulbs. However, Philip now indicates that
he does not intend to perform in terms of the contract and that he would rather
give the bulbs to his new girlfriend.
Indicate which ONE of the following types of breach of contract Philip has
committed:
A. Repudiation
B. Mora debitoris
C. Positive malperformance
D. Prevention of performance (2)
1.2 Donny sells his car to Stuart and his library of rare books to Chris. It is an
express term of the contract between Donny and Stuart that the car must be
delivered by 6 June 2023. The contract between Donny and Chris does not
stipulate a date for the delivery of the books to Chris. Donny fails to deliver the
car to Stuart and the books to Chris.
Indicate which ONE of the following statements in respect of the legal steps that
may be taken against Donny is CORRECT:
A. Stuart and Chris may, in principle, claim delivery of the car and the books,
respectively.
B. Stuart cannot claim delivery of the car but can only cancel the contract.
C. Chris is immediately entitled to cancel the contract for the sale of the books.
D. Stuart cannot apply for an interdict to prevent Donny from selling the car to
Edward at a higher price. (2)
1.3 Craig borrows Grabe’s horse to compete in a race. Craig wins the race and
decides to become a professional jockey. Without returning the horse to Grabe,
Craig offers to buy it from him for R10 000. Grabe accepts the offer, and Craig
pays him there and then.
Indicate which ONE of the following forms of delivery has taken place:
A. Actual delivery
B. Delivery with the shorthand
C. Symbolic delivery
D. Delivery with the long hand (2)
THIS IS PAGE 2 OF 5
MAY/JUNE 2023
MODULE BUSINESS LAW DATE 7 JUNE 2023
MODULE CODE BLA101 DURATION THREE (3) HOURS
Assessor Mr R van Niekerk TIME: 14:00-17:00
Moderator Prof. J Geldenhuys
MODULE-SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all the questions unless otherwise instructed.
2. Read the questions carefully before attempting their answers.
3. You may answer questions in any sequence.
4. Always number the answers and any sub-question answers using the same numbers as the
question numbers in the examination paper.
5. Draw a line after each completed question. Draw a line through an answer or part of an answer
you do not want to have assessed.
6. Rough work – Do this in your examination answer book and indicate that it is not part of your
answer by drawing a line through the rough work after answering the question.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Notes, files, textbooks or any other such aids are not allowed in the examination room.
2. Mobile phones (cell phones), computers, tablets or similar devices are not allowed.
3. Calculators are allowed.
4. Please remember to write your name, surname and student number on the examination script
(answer book).
5. Use only a black or a blue pen. Do not use a pencil to answer questions.
6. You agree to abide by STADIO Rules and Regulations, including those governing examinations,
by accepting this examination script.
7. This exam paper and its contents remain the property of STADIO and no part of it may be
copied, reproduced, distributed, altered or sold.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO!
BLA101
THIS EXAMINATION PAPER CONSISTS OF FIVE PAGES BUSINESS LAW
INCLUDING THIS COVER PAGE (THIS IS PAGE 1 OF 5).
, BLA101 – BUSINESS LAW
EXAMINATION PAPER – MAY/JUNE 2023
Question 1 [10]
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Each of the following sub-questions contains one statement but with multiple possible
answers. Only one of the answers is correct. Read each statement very carefully and
then decide which one of the options is the correct one. In your examination script
(answer book), write down only the sub-question number and, next to it, the letter that
represents the answer you have selected.
Example: If you believe that for sub-question 1.6, option C is correct, then write down:
1.6. C.
1.1 Clive and Philip enter into a contract in terms of which Philip has to deliver five
(5) indigenous bulbs to Clive. Clive has already paid the purchase price as it is
very difficult to find these indigenous bulbs. However, Philip now indicates that
he does not intend to perform in terms of the contract and that he would rather
give the bulbs to his new girlfriend.
Indicate which ONE of the following types of breach of contract Philip has
committed:
A. Repudiation
B. Mora debitoris
C. Positive malperformance
D. Prevention of performance (2)
1.2 Donny sells his car to Stuart and his library of rare books to Chris. It is an
express term of the contract between Donny and Stuart that the car must be
delivered by 6 June 2023. The contract between Donny and Chris does not
stipulate a date for the delivery of the books to Chris. Donny fails to deliver the
car to Stuart and the books to Chris.
Indicate which ONE of the following statements in respect of the legal steps that
may be taken against Donny is CORRECT:
A. Stuart and Chris may, in principle, claim delivery of the car and the books,
respectively.
B. Stuart cannot claim delivery of the car but can only cancel the contract.
C. Chris is immediately entitled to cancel the contract for the sale of the books.
D. Stuart cannot apply for an interdict to prevent Donny from selling the car to
Edward at a higher price. (2)
1.3 Craig borrows Grabe’s horse to compete in a race. Craig wins the race and
decides to become a professional jockey. Without returning the horse to Grabe,
Craig offers to buy it from him for R10 000. Grabe accepts the offer, and Craig
pays him there and then.
Indicate which ONE of the following forms of delivery has taken place:
A. Actual delivery
B. Delivery with the shorthand
C. Symbolic delivery
D. Delivery with the long hand (2)
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