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According to the legal practice Act 28 of 2014, what are the consequences when a legal practitioner acts unethically?

Explain the following statement" all legal professionals must act ethically"

According to the legal practice act 28 of 2014, what are the consequences when a legal practitioner acts numerically?

Mr Khumalo and Mr venter been neighbors for some time. However, Mr Khumalo recently installed a gutter system that causes water to flow right into Mr venter's garden, damaging his plants. This is a nuisance to Mr venter's and makes life very unpleasant for him, as he is a an avid gardener. Explain what the relationship is between the law and two property owners real rights of ownership.

Why company law is a stronghold unit compared to others

QUESTION 20

It is uneconomical to repair Marupine Sape's Mazda 6 sedan after it was involved in a road accident collision at Khwadu Mountain Pass. However, he is entitled to claim R68 000.00 from the pre-accident value of the motor vehicle, which was estimated at R100 000.00.

How much is the salvage value of the wreck?

(1) R168 000.00
(2) R68 000.00
(3) R32 000.00
(4) R100 000.00

QUESTION 18

Indicate the correct statement:

(1) Experienced advocates and attorneys may represent parties in Small Clams Courts
(2) Magistrates are private legal practitioners and therefore are independent
(3) Presiding officers in higher courts are called judges
(4) The parties in a criminal case are the plaintiff and the defendant

QUESTION 19

Indicate the correct statement:

Kgapane, Lenyenye and Seshego divide the profit of their business, Lebowa la Kgomo le Motho (LKM) on a pro rata basis of 1:2:3. Their profit is R300 000.00. Kgapane will get:

(1) R150 000,00
(2) R50 000,00
(3) R30 000,00
(4) R60 000,00

QUESTION 15
Indicate the correct statement

The ratio decidendi in a case indicates the following:

(1) The words “cur adv vult” and “postea” (2) The facts of the case
(3) The reasons for decision of the court (4) Interpretation of the High Court rules to the decision of the magistrate court

QUESTION 16
Indicate the correct answer:

An Africanist music group, Rhythmic Elements, has purchased a studio equipment for R388 000 VAT inclusive. What was the price of the equipment before VAT was added?
(1) R340 350,88
(2) R54 320,88
(3) R333 680,00
(4) R442 320,88

QUESTION 17
Indicate the correct statement:

(1) The Supreme Court of Appeal is the highest court in the land
(2) A decision of the Constitutional Court may be appealed to the Supreme Court of Appeal
(3) The Constitutional Court is also the Supreme Court of Appeal
(4) The Constitutional Court would never be the court a quo

QUESTION 13

Indicate the correct statement:

In a case, more than one judgment is given when:

(1) The judgment represents the opinion of all judges
(2) The court a quo is a High Court
(3) The law is applied to the facts of the case
(4) When there is no agreement among the judges

QUESTION 14

Indicate the correct statement:

(1) Minority decision binds the smaller courts
(2) Separate judgment binds only the small claims court
(3) A minority judgement creates a precedent and it is binding on the lower courts
(4) A majority judgment contains the ratio decidendi