Law of Persons
PVL1501
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: - 22 APRIL 2026
UNIQUE NUMBER: - 279512
SEMESTER 1 2026
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, Question 1
Which of the following best describes the doctrine of reception in South African law?
A. The automatic application of foreign law
B. The reception of Roman-Dutch law into the Cape
C. The adoption of customary law by Parliament
D. The recognition of international treaties
Answer: B. The reception of Roman-Dutch law into the Cape
Explanation: Roman-Dutch law was received into the Cape during Dutch settlement and
remains the basis of South African common law.
Question 2
Legal personality ends:
A. At retirement
B. When a person loses capacity to act
C. At death
D. When declared insolvent
Answer: C. At death
Explanation: A natural person’s legal personality ceases upon death.
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid contract?
A. Consensus
B. Lawful object
C. Performance already completed
D. Capacity to contract
Answer: C. Performance already completed
Explanation: Performance is not required for validity; agreement and legality are.
Question 4
A trust in South African law:
PVL1501
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE DATE: - 22 APRIL 2026
UNIQUE NUMBER: - 279512
SEMESTER 1 2026
UNISA
QUIZ
MEMO
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document may be reproduced, resold, or transmitted in any form or by
any means without prior written permission from the Author. – THE
LAW TUTOR
, Question 1
Which of the following best describes the doctrine of reception in South African law?
A. The automatic application of foreign law
B. The reception of Roman-Dutch law into the Cape
C. The adoption of customary law by Parliament
D. The recognition of international treaties
Answer: B. The reception of Roman-Dutch law into the Cape
Explanation: Roman-Dutch law was received into the Cape during Dutch settlement and
remains the basis of South African common law.
Question 2
Legal personality ends:
A. At retirement
B. When a person loses capacity to act
C. At death
D. When declared insolvent
Answer: C. At death
Explanation: A natural person’s legal personality ceases upon death.
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid contract?
A. Consensus
B. Lawful object
C. Performance already completed
D. Capacity to contract
Answer: C. Performance already completed
Explanation: Performance is not required for validity; agreement and legality are.
Question 4
A trust in South African law:
