The legal system and sources of law south african legal. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature, role, history and sources of south african law and the implementation of the law in south africa. Write a short essay in which the student discusses how south african law has developed from its various sources, and why this is so. Integrating the common law, statutory law, and constitutional perspectives, the text provides all of the essential material within a comprehensive source. King the fourth a welcome successor or a concerning legacy. The core focus of this text is its innovative educational and learningdeveloped approach, which helps teach students how to think as lawyers. Industry participants can attend either one, two or both blocks. For example, a partnership may sue or be sued in its business name. It remains to this day a wellestablished and leading authority on the law of contract. Corporate actions and disputes are analysed with regards to legislation and policies which effect local and and foreign businesses. Labour market dynamics in south africa, 2014 labour statistics the south africa i know, the home i understand. The south african law reform commission was established by the south.
The constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 learning outcomes after studying this section, you should be able to understand the scope and content of the law of property by. The course is offered in two blocks, from 29 31 august 2016 and on 24 and 25 october 2016. In his analysis of form and substance in the south african law of contract, cockrell relying. The team of lecturers involved combine intellectual leadership and cutting edge practical insight which is reflected in their teaching. Neighbour law nuisance, falling leaves, overhanging branches, water flow and dispute resolution this article seeks to summarise the key principles of case law in respect of certain areas of dispute relating to neighbour law and related nuisance which are commonly encountered. The current framework of south african company law is built on foundations, which were put in place in victorian england in the middle of the nineteenth century. Projected outcomes at the end of the course, successful participants should be able to. English common law was substituted for romandutch law in. The seventh edition of the book provides a detailed and comprehensive exposition of the general principles of the law of contract as it has evolved, and been applied by the courts. The uj law faculty is thus well placed to offer a highly relevant llm in commercial law, drawing students from leading commercial firms. South africa has a mixed legal system a hybrid of roman dutch civilian law, english common. Describe how the south african law of contract has absorbed features of these various legal systems. Christies law of contract in south africa was first published in 1981. Contract law south africa has been influenced by romandutch law of contract which has been further influenced in canon and roman laws.
Continuation of powers of divisional and municipal councils. Commercial law course the south african school of paralegal. The union of south africa south africa act, 1909 this. This topic incorporates news and insights which examine business relationships, commercial projects and trade from a legal perspective. Over the last fifty years or so, both courts and legislatures have discarded many technical rules of traditional property law and replaced them, not with modernized rules, but with standards of one form or another. The law of contract in south africa dale hutchison, chris. A contract can be defined as an agreement between two or more parties with the purpose to create and bind. Commercial and corporate law news in south africa golegal. I wish to assess the development of business rescue in south africa. In the broadest definition, a contract is an agreement two or more parties enter into with the serious intention of creating a legal obligation. We note that this is a general summary and overview of the approach taken by our courts, the principles of which would need to be applied to the facts in each case. The writer envisages researching, investigating, critically analysing and evaluating the south african criminal law s response in combatting the scourge of fraud and corruption within local government. Hitler adolf klokow appellant and michael boyton sullivan respondent.
Discuss why south african law has chosen to adopt a particular rule from a particular system. This paper concludes that the liquor act does not violate the right to freedom of religion contained in the south african constitution. Companies and other business structures in south africa. The book is also a useful resource for legal practitioners wishing to clarify new or foundational principles of the field. South african contract law is essentially a modernised version of the romandutch law of contract, which is itself rooted in canon and roman laws. Commercial law revised 2005 the state president order no. The contribution of english law to south african law.
South africa has what is known as an uncodified legal system. Apr 16, 2010 principles of south african law by wille, george, 1977, juta edition, in english 7th ed. For certain purposes, however, it is treated by law as if it is a separate legal entity. Certain personalprivate details of parties or witnesses have been redacted from this document in compliance with the law and saflii policy the supreme court of appeal of south africa. Contract law revision essential elements to a contract.
The purpose of the course is to provide students with. Conflicts between national and provincial legislation. The development of business rescue in south african law. Commercial law lawyers in south africa p smith attorneys. Introduction to law and legal skills introduces llb students in south africa to legal history and basic frameworks and concepts in a graduated, applied and engaging way. Principles of south african law by wille, george, 1977, juta edition, in english 7th ed. There will be an assessment of the development of business rescue starting from judicial management right through to business rescue in terms of the companies act of 2008. Moreover, said the court, cases in the name of a trust are not unknown a reference to rosner v lydia swanepoel trust 1998 2 sa 123 w.
Our lawyer services include the preparing and vetting of all business documents to ensure compliance with legislation and common law. Introduction to law and legal skills in south africa tracy. Contract law services south africa dreyer engelbrecht attorneys. When it comes to commercial law we at p smith attorneys are sure to offer the top services around south africa. The law of contract in south africa dale hutchison ed. In order to do so the research will examine the efficacy of the prevention and. The south african school of paralegal studies commercial law course nonnqf completion certificate reflects a record of all six short courses successfully completed. A short course on construction contract law will be presented at the chair in construction engineering and management at the department of civil engineering at stellenbosch university. A general comparison between the principles of the law of specific contract in south africa and its english counterpart.
With the study guides and notes written by fellow students, you are guaranteed to be properly prepared for your exams. Many large corporate and commercial transactions take place in johannesburg, south africas economic hub. To include a comma in your tag, surround the tag with double quotes. The law of contract in south africa hutchison, dale, pretorius, chris, naude, tjakie, du plessis, jacques, eiselen, sieg, floyd, tomas, hawthorn, luanda on amazon. The supreme court of appeal of south africa case number. You must be an education provider to purchase this book. The entry requirement is a south african matric or tertiary level learning through life experience for persons 23 years or older. A critical evaluation our legal categories are contingent and fluid, and. Companies and other business structures in south africa book. Oxford university press the principles of the law of.
By nicolene schoeman louw on february 21, 2017 in publications, commercial law according to studies conducted in 2014 by forbes insights and kpmg, the regulatory environment is regarded as the main issue having the most impact on a company. This report by the law library of congress provides information on sentencing. The south african council for the quantity surveying profession established in terms of the quantity surveying profession act 2000 act 49 of 2000 professional skills module no. South africa has a hybrid or mixed legal system, formed by the interweaving of a number of distinct legal traditions. The principles of the law of property in south africa includes several features to support student learning and to inspire independent, critical and reflective engagement with the subject. Access study documents, get answers to your study questions, and connect with real tutors for pvl 3701. The law of contract in south africa provides a rich source of expertise and a lively and approachable introduction to the principles of contract law. By clicking add to cart, i confirm that i am an education provider.