IURI 173 FAMILY LAW
SU1: History of Law
and the Constitution
, STUDY UNIT 1 OUTCOMES
• Upon completion of this study unit, students must be
able to:
• Define the concept of Family law
• Explain the impact of the Constitution on Family law in
South Africa (pre-Constitutional era and post
Constitutional era)
• Explain what the sources of Family law are
• Identify the branches of law and to which Family law
falls
• Comprehend how case law influenced the
development of Family law in South Africa
SU1: History of Law
and the Constitution
, STUDY UNIT 1 OUTCOMES
• Upon completion of this study unit, students must be
able to:
• Define the concept of Family law
• Explain the impact of the Constitution on Family law in
South Africa (pre-Constitutional era and post
Constitutional era)
• Explain what the sources of Family law are
• Identify the branches of law and to which Family law
falls
• Comprehend how case law influenced the
development of Family law in South Africa
