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Z wishes to issue summons against his neighbor B for defamation

1. When the trial starts, Z learns that an improper witness is in hospital and unable to testify in court. Advise Z of any two possible methods by which a witness may place his or her evidence before court.

Z wishes to issue summons against his neighbor B for defamation.

1. Briefly explain to Z and B what the purpose is of a pre-trial conference in terms of uniform rule 37.

In law enforcement, the use of force is a very controversial issue. Research the Graham v. Connor case. Based on this legal decision, do you believe the officers state of mind (what they perceive) comes into play regarding the reasonableness of the amount of force used? 

Discuss the centrality of the law to a stable society or social order

As a law student , comment on the expressions "arms of the state and arms of government

 X sends a written offer by post to Y, to purchase Y’s ROLEX watch for R10000. One of the terms in the offer is that the offer will lapse on 20 August. The offer also stipulates that X must be aware of the acceptance, for any legal obligations to arise. Y writes the letter of acceptance on 9 August in response to X’s offer, and Y posts this written acceptance on 10 August. X’s son collects the post from the Post Office on 17 August, and amongst the sealed letters of post collected, is Y’s acceptance. X’s son is not responsible and only hands all the sealed post to X, on 20 August. On 21 August, X opens the post and reads the letter of acceptance. Was a legally binding contract concluded between X and Y? Discuss and substantiate fully

Criminal law question. John a driver for a school was asked to drive the school bus to town to collect some books which were donated to the school library. without check the road worthiness of the bus, he set out on his journey. Whilst driving, he took some unauthorized passenger and was talking on the phone with only one hand on the steering wheel, nearing to a checkpoint, driving above the speed limit, the vehicle had a flat tire which caused it to somersault killing one of its passengers. you are asked to advise the bereaved family as to who should be held liable John, the school, or both

The notion of "state capture", for instance, has been given a strange perception, especially in the last few years in South Africa. (a) Refer to current topical developments in the country and discuss the above. statement. (4) (b) As a Law student, comment on the expressions "arms of the state" and "arms of government."

Trace the different individuals who served as NDPP since 1994 and their relationship with various Presidents at the time

The notion of state capture for instance has been given a strange perception especially in the last few years in South Africa. Refer to the current topical developments in the country and discuss the above statement