UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

DEPARTMENT OF LAW

LAW 339 CA 1

FRONT PAGE

TITLE OF PAPER: SUCCESSION AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES

SUBJECT: LAW

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. THERE ARE TWO QUESTIONS.

2. ANSWER ANY QUESTION

3. ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS. INDIVIDUAL WORK

4. CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR:

a) Effective arrangement and presentation;
b) Clarity of explanation;
c) Effective use of relevant authorities;
d) Logical argument; and
e) Clear and concise English.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU HAVE

BEEN TOLD TO DO SO BY THE INVIGILATOR.

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Question 1

Discuss the principle of freedom of testation and its limitations.

[20 marks]

Question 2

With the aid of case law and reference to the Wills Act, discuss the formalities of a
will.

[20 marks]

[END OF QUESTION PAPER]

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