Legal Practice N5 — Document
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1.1Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE by writ ing only 'True' or 'F alse' next to the question number (1. .1
1.1.1legal system is the foundation of disordered society.
1.1.2The registrar does the administrative work in the office of the igh ourt.
1.1.3Paralegals have the capacity to represent an accused before court of law.
1.1.4The egistrar of the h igh ourt act as
1.1.5Practising attorneys belong to the Law Society at their own discretion.
1.1.6International aw is enforced in a specific country.
1.1.7ower of attorney and an affidavit is essentially the same document used in different departments of the attorney s office.
1.1.8Default judgment is given in favour of the defendant
1.1.9A short summons is issued for a liquidated claim.
1.1.10A person can be imprisoned for long term unpaid debts.
1.1.11Revocation of a will means all previous wills have be en terminated or cancelled.
1.1.12A witness to a will must be 18 years or older
1.1.13An e xecutor is a person who draws up a will
1.1.14Adopted children have a legal right to inherit from their biological parents.
1.1.15Collaterals are persons related to the deceased through at least one common ancestor, like brothers and sisters. (15 2\ (30\ 1303011 5\
1.2Choose a term from COLUMN B that matches a description in COLUMN A. Write only the letter next to the question number (1.2.1
1.2.10\ in the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN COLUMN
1.2.10ight of a court to hear a particular case ost superior court in South Africa Oral evidence in the court of law Presiding officer in the small claims court
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2.1Attorneys and advocates in South Africa are registered with the Legal Practice Council in terms of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014. Since 1998 the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA\has represented the attorney profession.
2.1.1The firm of attorneys where you are employed publishes a quarterly report on general issues that its clients as well as the public at large and law students would find informative and interesting.
2.1.2If the LSSA represents attorneys, which professional body looks after the interests of advocates? (2\
2.1.3Explain the following statement: The LSSA is a watchdog over the activities of attorneys. (2\
2.1.4In the introductory paragraph it is mentioned that the LSSA looks after the interests of both its members (attorneys\and the general public. How do you think it is possible for the LSSA to look after the interests
2.2Your lecturer has decided to arrange an outing for the class. The class will visit the igh ourt in the city in the province where you study. Of particular interest is a visit to the Master
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3.1Susan Matthews and her husband, Johnny have a child that is very sick. Their child has a severe form of epilepsy that causes him to stop breathing Recently Susan and Johnny have been charged with a criminal offence
3.1.1Assume you are wo rking for Legal Aid in Beaufort West (the town where the Matthews family live Advise both parents
3.1.2Is custom still an important source of law in South Africa? rite only 'Y es ' or 'N
3.2Consult ADDENDUM A attached and answer the following questions
3.2.1dentify t he document. (1\
3.2.2Why is language proficiency an important requirement for any person doing this job? (2\
3.2.3Explain the significance of the inclusion of point number 9 on the document. (2\
3.2.4Briefly explain point number 12 on the document. (2\
3.2.5If you want to apply for a job during the next college holidays and need to submit certified copies of your ID and highest academic qualifications, can the campus head at your campus certify your documents as true copies of the original documents?
3.3MAINTAINING TRUST AC COUNTS The Law Society expects attorneys to maintain their rust ccounts. As an attorney it is
3.3.1If a trust account is being used by an attorney and/or lawyer s firm to safeguard and protect clients money, why does an attorney operate a business account as well? (2\
3.3.2Briefly explain the type of money or funds typically found in a trust account (2\
3.3.3Explain the meaning of the following sentence in point number 3 of the article: 'Trust funds may not be used until the firm has earned it (2\
3.3.4Consider the situation where an attorney has provided a service to a client. The client received an invoice for the service rendered and paid the attorney's office the invoice amount in cash. Would it be wrong of
4.1Small laims ourts have jurisdiction to hear any civil matter involving a capped amount published in the Government Gazette. These courts are used to settle minor civil disputes and claims between parties, without representation, in an
4.1.1 Below is a copy of your class notes on the six steps to follow when taking someone to the mall laims ourt.
4.1.2he introductory paragraph of this question states that the SCC can hear any civil matter involving a capped amount published via the Government Gazette. What is the current amount? Give the answer
4.1.3The article mentions that the person who will hear the plaintiff s case is referred to as the ommissioner. Wh ich
4.1.4Explain the meaning of the words 'without representation' in the
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4.1.5If the plaintiff is not satisfied with the judgement of the ommissioner, would it be possible, like in other court cases, to appeal the judgement (outcome of the case\ Write only ' es' or '
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5.1Members of the public can lodge complaints against any law professional through a legal hotline called the 'Trustline' initiative which is run by the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA\and the Attorneys Fidelity Fund. The public can
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5.3An agreement of the intent or willingness of two or more parties to bind at least one party to various terms and conditions, is characterised by mutual negotiation. Such negotiation is usually formalised in the form of a contract and
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6.1ADDENDUM B attached is a basic, quick online application form used to apply for a liquor licence in the geographical area where the applicant lives. Assume you are working
6.2What does the acronym CCMA stand for? (2\ 1303011 5\ 13
6.3You are working as legal secretary in a firm of attorneys . The law firm consists of six partners, two bookkeepers, a personal assistant for the senior partner, Mr Jackson and a receptionist as well as
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7.1Gordon Glover, an attorney, launched a new law firm in your area. You have been appointed to work in his office. Since it is a small law firm (consisting of only four employees and Mr Glover\, one of your many responsibilities as legal
7.1.1Briefly explain the term trust account receipt
7.1.2What is the difference between 'date' and 'date received' on this document?
7.1.3Why is it important to show the means of payment received on this document?
7.1.4Explain what the section 'For and on behalf of' on this receipt means.
7.1.5Why is it important to indicate the reason for payment on the receipt?
7.1Why is important to show the name of the person who made out the receipt?
7.1Some receipts have space for two authorised signatures. What is the reason for that?
7.1Will Mr Glover 's law firm also be operating a second receipt book for es' o
7.2Identify whether or not each of following three persons or institutions may be appointed as the executor of a deceased estate by w rit ing only 'Yes' or 'No' next to the question number (7.2.1
7.2.3\in the ANSWER BOOK and give reason for each answer. 7.
2.1The person who has been appointed executor is living overseas and the Master will now act as executor in this person s absence.
7.2.2A relative of the deceased was appointed ten years ago before the passing of the deceased. Since then, the relative has been declared mentally ill and is assisted by a curator who assists in all legal
7.2.3
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Total150 marks
Sections50 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 = 230 marks
Key Information
Qualification TypeDiploma
Paper information
TitleDocument
SubjectLegal Practice
LevelN5
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2021
MonthJune
Pages19
Downloads6
Examination context
Decade2020s
Years ago5y
SeasonWinter (SH)
Start dayTuesday
Exam periodJune 2021
Days since exam1,960
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