LIZZYGOLD TUTORIALS
SCL1501 ASSIGNMENT 01
UNIQUE NUMBER: 504823
Questions answered
Question 1
Explain the concept ‘law” and thereby show how it is different from other social rules or norms.
Question 2
2.1 “State” is a non-physical entity, an abstract notion or phenomenon created by citizens
through their deemed agreement (i.e. social contract).
(a) In the light of the above statement, explain the concept “state” fully, and say why the
agreement by citizens in this regard is said to be “deemed.” (4)
2.2 “However, we need to examine our environment, and ask problematic questions such as,
“whose law?” Obviously, it’s the law of the dominant class in that society (Study Guide,
p.vii)Which class does the South African law, including the Constitution, serve? Explain fully.
(3)
Question 3
3.1 Read the “Lephepane Village” story on page 10 of your Study Guide and use it as an anchor
for your explanation of the notion of “praxis.” (5)
3.2 Refer to Kgalema Motlanthe’s remarks (see Learning Unit 2) in your Study Guide and do
activity 2.2. (8)
Question 4
4.1 Read Text A and Text B (see Activity 4.5) on page 79 of your Study Guide and critique the
notion of argumentum ad hominem. (3)
4.2 With reference to the Attorneys Act 53 of 1979 and the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014
determine whether a legal practitioner can be both an attorney and an advocate (3)
Question 5
Anton Lee approaches Son Attorneys, an attorney at law practising in the City of Madikizela-
Mandela, to assist him with his claim for damages resulting from his dispute with Mr Chen. The
agreed remuneration is as follows:
Every letter written R115,50
Every letter received R77, 25
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, Drafting of summons R1115, 65
Drafting of an affidavit R88,50 per page or any part thereof
Telephonic consultations R129,50 per 10 minutes or any part thereof
Consultation R967,00 per 30 minutes or any part thereof
Stamps R7,25 VAT excl
VAT @ 15%
During the past month the attorney rendered the following services:
Received 12 letters
Wrote and posted 10 letters
Drafted four affidavits: 1 consisting of 1½ pages, 1 consisting of 2½ pages and 2 consisting of
5½ pages each
Consulted thrice telephonically: first for 23 minutes, second for 12½ and later for 36 minutes
Consultation twice: first for 33 minutes and later for 2½ hours
Instructed an advocate to draft a pleading. The Advocate charged R2220, 00 VAT excl
He referred the client to Nomzamo Clinic in the City, to consult a specialist at a cost of R3347,
50 VAT excl.
Draft Son Attorneys’ comprehensive statement of account to Anton Lee. (10)
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