Question 1
1.1 A
1.2 A
1.3 D
1.4 B
1.5 D
Question 2
2.1 Public vs Private Law; Law of Persons
• Public law: Governs the relationship between individuals and the state (e.g.,
Constitutional, Criminal, Administrative law).
• Private law: Regulates relationships between individuals (e.g., Contract law, Family
law).
• Law of Persons: Branch of private law; deals with legal status, rights, and duties of
natural and juristic persons (e.g., capacity to act, legal personality).
2.2 Court to Approach & Jurisdiction
• Small Claims Court is appropriate.
• No legal representation required, jurisdiction covers claims up to R20 000.
• Handles simple civil cases like property damage.
• Jurisdiction: Based on the amount of the claim, location of the incident, and residence
of the defendant.
• The claim for R5 000 qualifies under the court’s monetary limits.
Question 3
3.1(a) Requirements of a Valid Contract (6 marks)
1. Consensus
2. Capacity to contract
3. Legality
4. Possibility of performance
5. Certainty
1.1 A
1.2 A
1.3 D
1.4 B
1.5 D
Question 2
2.1 Public vs Private Law; Law of Persons
• Public law: Governs the relationship between individuals and the state (e.g.,
Constitutional, Criminal, Administrative law).
• Private law: Regulates relationships between individuals (e.g., Contract law, Family
law).
• Law of Persons: Branch of private law; deals with legal status, rights, and duties of
natural and juristic persons (e.g., capacity to act, legal personality).
2.2 Court to Approach & Jurisdiction
• Small Claims Court is appropriate.
• No legal representation required, jurisdiction covers claims up to R20 000.
• Handles simple civil cases like property damage.
• Jurisdiction: Based on the amount of the claim, location of the incident, and residence
of the defendant.
• The claim for R5 000 qualifies under the court’s monetary limits.
Question 3
3.1(a) Requirements of a Valid Contract (6 marks)
1. Consensus
2. Capacity to contract
3. Legality
4. Possibility of performance
5. Certainty
