ILW1501 Introduction to Law (ILW1501)

QUESTION 1 (JUNE2011) a) The different normative systems differ with regard to three aspects in particular Name these three aspects (3) i. The person to whom the rules apply ii. The sanction for non-compliance with the rules iii. The person who, or institution that, enforces the sanction Note: Normative systems regulate or govern human behaviour i. The Law ii. Religion iii. Individual Morality (Personal Morality / Ethics) iv. Community Mores b) Formal law has to comply with three basi...

STUDY UNIT 1 – What is “law” What is Law The law: → is a set of rules / norms that governs human behaviour / conduct. → should be obeyed by all of society & is binding → is enforced by the state / state organs & → when you do something wrong, you may be prosecuted & punished or be ordered to compensate the other party you have injured SA Law Has Two Main Divisions Two methods used to divide SA law into two main divisions: 1. SA law can be divided into the two main divisi...

FEEDBACK ON PREVIOUS EXAMINATION PAPERS NOVEMBER 2014 EXAM PACK SECTION A Question 1(a) (i) The persons to whom the rules apply. (ii) The sanction for noncompliance with the rules (iii) The person who, or institution that enforces the sanction (b) Formal law deals with the procedures that must be followed in legal proceedings. On the other hand substantive law determines the content and the meaning of the legal rules. (c) Personal right (object: performance) e.g. a claim Personality r...

ILW1501 EXAM PACK AND NOTES 2015-2019. Introduction To Law. Civil case claiming damages arising from the medical bills he pays. Criminal case: driving at 80km/hour on a road where there is a 60km/hour speed limit. Downloaded by: kabelo | Distribution of this document is illegal S - The study-notes marketplace 10 (ii) State Advocate: because the amount that Frans will claim exceed R400 000 which is over the threshold set for the Magistrate court. (iii) In a civil case the plaintiff must ...

ILW1501 EXAM PACK. ILW1501 - Introduction To Law. the law: norms which the whole community regards as binding and must be obeyed whilst individual morality are norms or standards that every individual sets for himself.  The law: prosecution/punishment/compensation to an injured party whilst in individual morality sanction is self-imposed  The law: state organ is the enforcer whilst in individual morality it’s the individual. (b). i) There must be explicit rules. (ii) The rules must...

ILW1501 Exam Summary Notes. Introduction To Law. Explain what the ‘law’ is:  The law governs behaviour/conduct,  Should be obeyed by all of society and  Is enforced by state organs  By ignoring or disobeying the law we may be prosecuted and punished or ordered to pay compensation for damage or injury Two methods used to divide SA law into two main divisions: 1. SA law can be divided into the two main divisions of public law and private law Public Law: Deals with the relat...