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Fifty years ago, Suzie occupied a piece of land adjacent to her house which
she fenced accidentally and subsequently cultivated.

describe the specific method of acquisition of ownership of the property in each of the following instances: (a) Macks buys a piece of land from his uncle, Percy in order to build a house for his family.

Andy and Jonathan, two eight-year-old boys, travel about two kilometers to school
on their bicycles every day. Andy’s bicycle has broken down and he has
consequently missed several classes. Jonathan has two bicycles and he is willing
to sell one to his friend Andy. Jonathan and Mr. Smith, Andy’s father, agree that
Jonathan will sell one of his bicycles to Andy and that Andy will give R500 to
Jonathan in full exchange.
Discuss whether the above scenario complies with all the requirements for the
formation of a valid contract

STION 1
1.1 Describe the specific method of acquisition of ownership of the property in each of
the following instances:
(a) Macks buys a piece of land from his uncle, Percy in order to build a house
for his family.
(1)
(b) Sibusiso goes to the veld to hunt rabbits which belong to no one. He
catches three of the rabbits.
(1)
(c) Mary has bought a car for her brother, Khathu, and intends to give it to him
on his 50th birthday.
(1)

Andy and Jonathan, two eight-year-old boys, travel about two kilometers to school
on their bicycles every day. Andy’s bicycle has broken down and he has
consequently missed several classes. Jonathan has two bicycles and he is willing
to sell one to his friend Andy. Jonathan and Mr. Smith, Andy’s father, agree that
Jonathan will sell one of his bicycles to Andy and that Andy will give R500 to
Jonathan in full exchange.
Discuss whether the above scenario complies with all the requirements for the
formation of a valid contract.

Phrase in a Act . What process does the court follow to ascertain such meaning

Describe the specific method of acquisition of ownership of the property in each of the following instances:
(a) Macks buys a piece of land from his uncle, Percy in order to build a house for his family.
(b) Sibusiso goes to the veld to hunt rabbits which belong to no one. He catches three of the rabbits.

(c) Mary has bought a car for her brother, Khathu, and intends to give it to him on his 50th birthday.

(d) Fifty years ago, Suzie occupied a piece of land adjacent to her house which she fenced accidentally and subsequently cultivated.

The general rule regarding contracts is that no formalities are required. However, there are some exceptions where formalities are indeed required by law.
Name the types of contract(s) where formalities are required by law; the Act(s) that prescribe(s) the formalities as well as the consequences of non-compliance.

Sometimes it becomes necessary for a court to determine the precise meaning of a word or a phrase in an Act. What process does a court follow to ascertain such meaning(s)?

3.2 In which of the following situations could one speak of a valid offer?
(a) Raphael puts his house on the market because he wishes to move to an old-age home. Dawjee views the house and sends Raphael a letter in which he informs him that he will purchase it for R250 000. Raphael passes away before he receives the letter.

(b) The police say they will pay a reward of R500 000 to anyone who can provide them with information relating to the killing of Mr. X, a world-famous
artist.

2.1 Andy and Jonathan, two eight-year-old boys, travel about two kilometers to school on their bicycles every day. Andy’s bicycle has broken down and he has consequently missed several classes. Jonathan has two bicycles and he is willing to sell one to his friend Andy. Jonathan and Mr. Smith, Andy’s father, agree that Jonathan will sell one of his bicycles to Andy and that Andy will give R500 to Jonathan in full exchange.
Discuss whether the above scenario complies with all the requirements for the formation of a valid contract.