SCL1501 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026

Skills Course for Law Students - SCL1501 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026; 100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved, Explanations and Solutions. For assistance call or W.h.a.t.s.a.p.p us on ...(.+.2.5.4.7.7.9.5.4.0.1.3.2)........... Assessment 1 Question 1 (a) Briefly discuss the differences between Civil law and Criminal Law. (10) (b) Based on your answer to question 1(a) above, indicate which area of law is applicable to legal dispute involving a damage caused to X’s property by foraging (or straying) livestock belong to Y. Provide reasons to substantiate your answer. (3) (c) Who are the parties to a criminial case? In your answer, indicate how these parties differ from those in a civil case. (2) [15] Question 2 Read the following scenario and then answer the questions set out below. Mr Xulu wants to approach the Small Claims Court to recover an amount of R10 000 owed to him by Ms Smith. He is worried about the legal costs of instructing an attorney to recover the said amount, doubting if he has made the right decision to approach the Court. As a law student, advise on the following: 2.1 Can Mr Xulu appoint an attorney to represent him in the Small Claims Court? In your answer, discuss how the matters are settled in this Court. (5) 2.2 Is there a difference between an advocate and an attorney? Discuss. (10) [15] Question 3 3.1 You want to borrow R300 000 to buy a Mercedes Benz. The bank’s interest rate for motor vehicles is 16,25%. You intend to repay the amount over 54 months. How much will you eventually pay for the car? In your answer, you must show the calculations. (6) 3.2 If you invested R150 000 at a bank and earned 15% interest per annum, how much interest would you have earned for a period of two years? In your answer, you must show the calculations. (4) [10] TOTAL {40}