Determining Constitutional Court Jurisdiction
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What is required for a point of law to be considered arguable?

  • It must have substance and merit in the argument. (correct)
  • It must be unanimously accepted by all parties.
  • It must be convincing.
  • It must align with the lower court's decision.

    • In what instances is a point of law considered arguable?

  • When it favors the lower court's decision.
  • When it benefits only the parties involved.
  • When it contradicts the Supreme Court of Appeal's jurisprudence. (correct)
  • When it aligns with any court's ruling.

    • What does 'public importance' mean in the context of an arguable point of law?

  • It does not benefit the general public.
  • It aligns with private interests only.
  • Its outcome goes beyond the interests of the parties and benefits the general public. (correct)
  • It only concerns the interests of the parties involved.

    • Which court has exclusive jurisdiction over matters related to the constitutionality of an Act?

    <p>Constitutional Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the Constitutional Court's jurisdiction according to the text?

    <p>The application of settled principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the nine principles that govern the Constitutional Court's jurisdictional determination?

    <p>The principles that authorize the Court to adjudicate all issues and the principles that impose restrictions on the Court's jurisdiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the leave to appeal test used by the Constitutional Court?

    <p>To address practical and normative concerns associated with limiting the Court's jurisdiction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Constitutional Court's function as a last resort appellate court?

    <p>It means that not all litigants who knock on the Court's door would be allowed to appeal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of matters can the Constitutional Court decide on?

    <p>Constitutional matters and, if leave to appeal is granted, other matters of general public importance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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