Answer to Question #160082 in English for Law13

Question

Question 13

Read the scenario and answer the question that follows:

John Smith was rewarded a claim of R500 000 by the High Court against Peter Nel. Peter caused

a motor car accident in which John sustained severe injuries. Peter is not satisfied with the ruling

of the court, because he is of the opinion that the accident was not his fault.

Which court can Peter approach next?

(1) Constitutional Court

(2) Magistrate’s Court

(3) Supreme Court of Appeal

(4) Regional Court

Question 14

What are the two decisive factors that will determine the court’s jurisdiction in a criminal

dispute?

(1) the amount claimed and the geographical area

(2) the type of offense and the possible sentence

(3) the type of offense and the relief sought

(4) the type of offense and the amount claimed

Question 15

Choose the correct option:

The concept of the lower courts being bound by the decisions of the higher courts is known as:

(1) judicial precedent

(2) court structure

(3) appeal process

(4) review process

Answer 1

1. Peter should appraoch the supreme court of appeal
2. The two decisiev factors are the type of offense and the possible sentence
3. Judicial precedent