Legal Rights and Duties in South African Law

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Which of the following best defines a 'person' in the legal context?

A human being

An entity capable of having legal rights and duties

A corporation or association

All of the above (correct)

What is the primary purpose of the Law of Persons according to the text?

Both a and b (correct)

To establish the state's authority in private law matters

To regulate the relationships between people

To determine the rights and duties that people have towards one another

How does the text describe the relationship between the state and private law matters?

The state's involvement in private law matters is determined by the Constitution

The state has no involvement in private law matters

The state is always a party to private law matters

The state, acting without authority, can be a party to private law matters (correct)

What is the relationship between natural persons and juristic persons according to the text?

Natural persons and juristic persons are both capable of having legal rights and duties Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the impact of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa on the Law of Persons?

The text does not mention the impact of the Constitution on the Law of Persons Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following legal concepts are explicitly defined in the text?

Natural person and juristic person Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the legal status of an infans (a person under the age of 7) in South African law?

Infans have no contractual capacity and any contracts they enter into are void and have no legal effect. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference in the legal capacities of infans (persons under 7) and older minors (persons aged 7 to 18) in South African law?

Infans have no contractual capacity, while older minors have limited contractual capacity with the assistance of their guardian. Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal definition of a 'juristic act' in South African law?

A juristic act is a voluntary human act which has intended legal consequences. Signup and view all the answers

How has the Children's Act 38 of 2005 affected the age of majority in South African law?

The Children's Act has lowered the age of majority from 21 to 18 years old. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa on the Law of Persons?

The Constitution has significantly expanded the legal rights and protections afforded to persons in South Africa. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of legal rights are discussed in the provided text?

Real rights and personal rights Signup and view all the answers

What does legal capacity refer to?

A person's competence in terms of the law Signup and view all the answers

Which form of capacity does not require any positive action for its existence?

Passive legal capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between passive legal capacity and being a person?

All persons have passive legal capacity by means of being a person Signup and view all the answers

What is inherent in all persons according to the text?

Passive legal capacity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of capacity is related to one's ability to litigate?

Active legal capacity Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes active legal capacity from passive legal capacity?

Active legal capacity requires positive action, while passive legal capacity does not Signup and view all the answers

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