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SCL1501 SUMMARY NOTES
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SCL1501SUMMARY NOTES
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What does it mean to be an B) Applying different reading techniques
effective reader according to the Explanation: The text states that an effective reader can apply different reading techniques, indicating the ability to
text? adapt reading strategies based on the content and purpose of the text.
A) Reading slowly and
effectively
B) Applying different reading
techniques
C) Ignoring the purpose of
reading
D) Focusing only on the bigger
picture
E) Not linking the text to known
facts
What is necessary to interpret D) Understanding the 'message' of the article
and understand a text according Explanation: The passage emphasizes the importance of understanding the 'message' of the article as a key
to the passage? factor in interpreting and understanding the text, highlighting the need for comprehension beyond literal meaning.
A) Reading slowly
B) Having a narrow general
knowledge
C) Recognizing only literal
speech
D) Understanding the 'message'
of the article
E) Reading word for word
What is important when reading D) Understanding the context
an Act of Parliament according Explanation: The text indicates that when reading an Act of Parliament, it is important to understand the context,
to the text? as reference is made to the text, context, and presumptions, highlighting the need for comprehensive
A) Ignoring the context understanding beyond the text itself.
B) Focusing only on the text
C) Disregarding presumptions
D) Understanding the context
E) Recognizing only literal
speech
What are the three types of A) Criminal / Civil / Constitutional
reported court decisions Explanation: The text specifies that the three types of reported court decisions are criminal, civil, and
mentioned in the text? constitutional cases, providing a clear categorization of the types of cases that are discussed in legal reports.
A) Criminal / Civil / Constitutional
B) Civil / Administrative / Family
C) Traffic / Environmental / Tax
D) Criminal / Traffic /
Administrative
E) Family / Tax / Environmental
What does the abbreviation 'v' A) Versus
stand for in the context of court Explanation: In the context of court cases, the abbreviation 'v' stands for 'versus', indicating the parties or persons
cases? involved in the case and highlighting the adversarial nature of legal proceedings.
A) Versus
B) Verdict
C) Victim
D) Validity
E) Veto
What does the abbreviation C) Supreme Court of Appeal
'SCA' refer to in the context of a Explanation: In the context of a court case, the abbreviation 'SCA' refers to the Supreme Court of Appeal,
court case? indicating the specific court where the case was heard and providing insight into the appellate process within the
A) Supreme Court of America legal system.
B) Supreme Court of Australia
C) Supreme Court of Appeal
D) Supreme Court of Africa
E) Supreme Court of
Administration
What does the abbreviation 'Ex C) It is a motion application with only one person/party involved
parte' indicate about a court Explanation: The abbreviation 'Ex parte' indicates that it is a motion application where only one person/party is
case? involved, providing a specific understanding of the nature of the case and the procedural aspects associated with
A) It involves multiple parties it.
B) It is a criminal case
C) It is a motion application with
only one person/party involved
D) It is a civil case
E) It is a constitutional case
What does the use of 'R' instead C) It stands for the royal crown
of 'S' in earlier criminal cases Explanation: The use of 'R' instead of 'S' in earlier criminal cases indicates that it stands for the royal crown,
indicate? reflecting the historical context of legal proceedings and the influence of the monarchy on prosecutions before
A) It refers to the Republic South Africa became a Republic in 1961.
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B) It indicates a civil case
C) It stands for the royal crown
D) It signifies a constitutional
case
E) It denotes a motion
application
What Latin words appear before B) Ex parte
the applicant's name in Explanation: In application proceedings, the Latin words 'Ex parte' appear before the applicant's name, indicating
application proceedings? the nature of the application and the party bringing the application.
A) Ex post facto
B) Ex parte
C) Ex gratia
D) Ex officio
E) Ex nunc
How is the procedure in B) By way of notice of motion
application proceedings Explanation: The procedure in application proceedings is initiated by way of notice of motion, which is a formal
initiated? written request to the court for an order or direction.
A) By filing a lawsuit
B) By way of notice of motion
C) By serving a subpoena
D) By conducting a trial
E) By issuing a writ
When are application B) When the parties agree on the facts of the case
proceedings used? Explanation: Application proceedings are used when there is no fundamental difference between the parties as far
A) When there is a fundamental as the facts of the case are concerned, indicating a general agreement on the facts.
difference between the parties
B) When the parties agree on
the facts of the case
C) When there is a dispute over
jurisdiction
D) When there is a need for
extensive discovery
E) When there is a need for a
jury trial
Who is indicated as the E) The person who wants to object
respondent in application Explanation: If there is another person who wants to object to the application, that person would be indicated as
proceedings if there is an the respondent in the application proceedings.
objection to the application?
A) The plaintiff
B) The defendant
C) The applicant
D) The petitioner
E) The person who wants to
object
How are law reports identified? C) By the volume and year of the report
A) By the names of the parties Explanation: Law reports are identified by the case name, year, volume, and the abbreviation of the name of the
involved law report, providing a standardized method for referencing legal cases.
B) By the date of the judgment
C) By the volume and year of
the report
D) By the court where the case
was heard
E) By the type of legal
representation
What is the purpose of catch B) To provide a summary of the case
phrases in legal cases? Explanation: Catch phrases in legal cases serve the purpose of providing a concise summary of the case,
A) To summarize the legal allowing individuals to gain a rough idea of what the case is about before delving into the details.
representatives
B) To provide a summary of the
case
C) To list the legal authorities
D) To outline the headnotes
E) To indicate the legal area
concerned
Who compiles the headnotes in C) Publishers' editors
law reports? Explanation: The headnotes in law reports are compiled by the editors employed by the publishers, and they
A) Legal representatives provide a comprehensive summary of the case, including the important aspects and the area of law concerned.
B) Judges
C) Publishers' editors
D) Attorneys
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