Discuss the following: Define the term source of Law and indicate the sources of South African Law
Question:
Discuss the following:
Define the term source of Law and indicate the sources of South African Law in the order of which they are usually consulted.
Define the termLegislation and indicate where legislation can be found
Indicate what the current system of south Africa law is founded upon and what this means for Parliament
Indicate what effect the Constitution has on the enactment of laws
Indicate whatthe South African democracy is founded upon and what effect this has on all organs of state
Indicate what the doctrine of separation of powers is and discuss the development of the separation of power and how it is protected well as the role of judges within the context of the separation of powers
Discuss the importance of courts in the function of the separation of powers
Indicate the structure of the state and its organ in the South African context
Discuss the development of customary law, relevant to the case Van Breda V Jacobs 1921 AD 330
Explain the relationship between old authorities and common law and indicate the authority Foreign Law encompasses. Indicate when foreign law will be applied
Name the different South African courts according to hierarchy and indicate which matter the High Court has jurisdiction over. List the officers of the high court
Cite a case correctly and define the term Stare Decisis.
Smith and Roberson Business Law
ISBN: 978-0538473637
15th Edition
Authors: Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts