PVL 1501 ASSIGNMENT 2

ASSIGNMENT 2 Question 1 Indicate which one of the following entities is not recognised as a juristic person in our law: [1] The First National Bank. [2] The Ferreira Family Trust. [3] The Inkatha Freedom Party. [4] The Methodist Church. (2) Question 2 Choose the only correct statement. In terms of section 1(1) of the Domicile Act 3 of 1992 … [1] a married woman follows the domicile of her husband. [2] a married woman acquires a domicile by operation of law. [3] a married woman acquires a domicile of choice. [4] a married woman regains her domicile of origin. (2) Question 3 A minor is domiciled at: [1] his place of birth. [2] his domicile of choice. [3] the place where his curator is domiciled. [4] the place with which he is most closely connected. (2) Question 4 Indicate which one of the following statements is correct: [1] When a common-law presumption of death is expressed, it automatically dissolves the marriage of the person concerned. [2] A presumption of death order in terms of the Inquest Act 58 of 1959 does not automatically dissolve the missing person’s marriage. [3] In modern South African law, a common-law presumption of death can only be granted after the person concerned has been missing for a specific time. [4] Once a presumption of death has been expressed, the person’s estate may, in principle, be divided. (2) Question 5 Indicate which one of the following statements regarding the registration of deaths is correct: [1] It is not required to give notice of a stillbirth. [2] A death due to natural causes must be reported by a medical practitioner. [3] A death only has to be reported if the death was due to natural causes. [4] Every death must be reported to the Director-General of Home Affairs or the DirectorGeneral’s duly appointed representative. (2) Question 6 Indicate which one of the following statements is correct: [1] A minor’s pregnancy can only be terminated with the consent of her guardian(s). [2] Only a medical practitioner may perform a termination of pregnancy after the 12th week of the gestation period. [3] If a minor refuses to consult with her guardian(s) before terminating her pregnancy, the pregnancy cannot be terminated. [4] After the 20th week of the gestation period a pregnancy may be terminated on social or economic grounds. (2) Question 7 This study source was downloaded by