Question 1 (15 marks)

1.1 Explain the differences between:

1.1.1 Substantive and procedural law. (4)

1.1.2 Foreign law and international law. (4)

1.1.3 Private law and public law. (4)

1.2 Certain areas of law are categorised as ‘hybrid’ areas of law since they span across different fields. Identify and define one such area of law. (3)

Question 2 (17 marks)

2.1 There are different types of capacities where legal subjects are concerned.
Identify and describe each type of capacity and provide a practical example of each. (9)

2.2 Use the table below to write down the subjective rights (left) and the matching legal object (right). (8)

Question 3 (18 marks)

3.1 S and D want to divorce and ask you, a legal practitioner, for advice on civil proceedings. You are required to provide them with the different types of proceedings and an explanation thereof, as well as which proceeding will be followed in the case of a divorce. (8)

3.2 Z and A want to open their own business and come to you, a legal practitioner, for advice. Provide Z and A with the different types of business enterprises and a detailed description of each. (10)

Answers to Above Law Questions

Answer 1: Substantive law and procedural law are both the important categories of law and there exists a significant difference between them. Substantive law is related to the rights and obligations of individuals in the society whereas procedural is all about governing the management of legal disputes so that they can be resolved in an amicable way.