CLA1501 EXAM PACK 50+
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CORRECT ANSWERS 2023.
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CLA1501: Commercial Law
Chapter 1: The South African Legal System
Source when lawyer consult on Roman Dutch Law
Corpus Iuris Civilis
Constitution Supremacy
Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Republic
The Const...
CLA1501 EXAM PACK 50+
QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2023.
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CLA1501: Commercial Law
Chapter 1: The South African Legal System
Source when lawyer consult on Roman Dutch Law
Corpus Iuris Civilis
Constitution Supremacy
Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Republic
The Constitution is the highest law of the Country and any law which is contrary
to its provisions may be declared invalid
Courts
The Constitutional Court
o Hears matters regarding the interpretation of the Constitution
o Superior Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
o The Supreme Court of Appeal is only a court of appeal for High Courts
o Superior Court
High Court
o Divorce
o Mental Capacity
o Sequestration of estate
o Liquidation of Company
o Will
o Superior Court
Magistrates’ courts
o Have very limited jurisdiction
o Lower Court
Registrar: Responsible: Issue Process Enrolment of cases maintenance of records and
issuing of orders
Mr Senekal wants to sue Mrs Senekal for divorce. Which court should he approach?
the High Court
Stare Decisis:
The Decision Stands Judge make decision and parties must adhere
Ratio Decidendi:
Reason for the decision
Every decision is not imposing rule of law
Obiter Dictum:
Incidental Remark – Additional Remarks
Can be persuasive for other Courts
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