ASSIGNMENT

Semester 1 2024
Module name Introduction to Law
Module code ITL152
Due date 22 April 2024
Total marks 50

This assignment is compulsory and must be submitted through CANVAS,

inside the corresponding Module Class Course on or before 22 April 2024 by
24:00.

STEP 1: COMPLETING YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Your assignment answer must include the following sections:

COVER PAGE
Please include the following information on the first page of the assignment:
Name, Surname, Student Number and Module Code.

BODY
1. The assignment answers must be typed in MS Word format and saved as a
PDF document (File > Save As > Save as Type: PDF).
2. Save your file (MS Word or PDF) with the following naming convention:
[STUDENTNUMBER] [MODULECODE] [SURNAME].pdf
E.g. 21111234 BCU101 Surname.pdf

LIST OF REFERENCES
Refer to the STADIO Referencing guide HERE for guidance.

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Once you have completed your assignment and saved it, you must log in to CANVAS
to submit your assignment by the due date.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that you submit your assignment answers on or before the due
date and time.

STEP 2: SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT ON CANVAS

Once you have completed your assignment, log in to CANVAS as follows:

1. Log in to CANVAS using your MySTADIO details:

(Username: studentnumber@stadioDL.ac.za and Password: ID number)
2. A specific course inside of CANVAS for each of your modules has been created
for you to submit your Assignment to. Select the desired module from the
dashboard.
3. Submit your assignment before the end of the due date.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE ANSWER THAT YOU SUBMIT IS IN MS WORD OR

PDF FORMAT. NO SCANNED DOCUMENT WILL BE MARKED.

• The process detailed above is the same on a personal computer and mobile
device. You will, however, need to ensure that you have saved your completed
assignment on the mobile device and have downloaded the CANVAS Student
Application before attempting to submit.
• You do not require a CANVAS class ID and enrolment key to access your
registered module class, as you have been allocated to the class based on your
registration. If you do not see your module class appear, please contact the office
for assistance.
• If you experience any difficulties during the submission process – after reading
through the guide and attempting the prescribed steps – please do not hesitate to
contact the office for assistance.

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Question 1 (15 marks)

1.1 Explain the differences between:

1.1.1 Substantive and procedural law. (4)

1.1.2 Foreign law and international law. (4)

1.1.3 Private law and public law. (4)

1.2 Certain areas of law are categorised as ‘hybrid’ areas of law since they span
across different fields. Identify and define one such area of law. (3)

Question 2 (17 marks)

2.1 There are different types of capacities where legal subjects are concerned.
Identify and describe each type of capacity and provide a practical example of
each. (9)

2.2 Use the table below to write down the subjective rights (left) and the matching
legal object (right). (8)

Subjective Right Legal Object

Question 3 (18 marks)

3.1 S and D want to divorce and ask you, a legal practitioner, for advice on civil
proceedings. You are required to provide them with the different types of
proceedings and an explanation thereof, as well as which proceeding will be
followed in the case of a divorce. (8)

3.2 Z and A want to open their own business and come to you, a legal practitioner,
for advice. Provide Z and A with the different types of business enterprises and
a detailed description of each. (10)

ASSIGNMENT TOTAL: 50 MARKS

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