PVL1501 Exam pack 2021

Question 1 Specialised and unspecialised systems are different because in the unspecialised systems…. . 1) Emphasis falls strongly on the group. 2) A transgression of the law and legal rules will have certain, specific consequences for the transgressors 3) Relations are governed by law 4) Decisions are only taken by the family head. Question 2 One of the indications that fundamental rights have priority over customary law is that the…………………………. 1) Rights in the Bill of Rights may be limited by any law. 2) Courts must promote the values that underlie an undemocratic society. 3) Bill of Rights is only applicable to customary law. 4) Constitution is the supreme law. FREE student notes uploaded by students to (NOT FOR SALE) Downloaded by Justine Daniel () lOMoARcPSD| Question 3 The betrothal agreement…………………………….. 1) Is an enforceable contract in customary law? 2) Cannot be repudiated or terminated at any time. 3) Gives rise to a claim for breach of contract, in cases where it is terminated. 4) Creates certain rights and duties for the parties involved. Question 4 In customary law, succession…………………… 1) Takes place on the death of the principal wife. 2) Follows the principle of primogeniture. 3) Is a duty that cannot be relinquished or ceded? 4) Prevents a family head from transferring a younger son from one house to another house without a son during his lifetime.