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Which legal system was the law of the province of Holland in the 17th century?
Which legal system was the law of the province of Holland in the 17th century?
- Roman-Dutch law (correct)
- Civil law
- English common law
- Roman law
Which ancient legal system continues to have relevance in South African common law?
Which ancient legal system continues to have relevance in South African common law?
- English common law
- French civil law
- Roman law (correct)
- Greek law
Which court in South Africa relied on Roman substantive law in the Hendricks v Hendricks and others case?
Which court in South Africa relied on Roman substantive law in the Hendricks v Hendricks and others case?
- High Court
- Supreme Court of Appeal (correct)
- Labour Court
- Constitutional Court
Which legal system has its origins in classical Roman law and became part of Roman-Dutch law?
Which legal system has its origins in classical Roman law and became part of Roman-Dutch law?
Which country played a significant role in the history of South African law?
Which country played a significant role in the history of South African law?
Which legal system forms a significant part of South African common law?
Which legal system forms a significant part of South African common law?
Which event led to the creation of Roman-Dutch law in the Netherlands?
Which event led to the creation of Roman-Dutch law in the Netherlands?
What was the significance of Roman law in everyday legal practice in Western Europe?
What was the significance of Roman law in everyday legal practice in Western Europe?
Which of the following jurists is NOT known as one of the old authorities of Roman-Dutch law?
Which of the following jurists is NOT known as one of the old authorities of Roman-Dutch law?
What is the current status of Roman law as a legal system?
What is the current status of Roman law as a legal system?
What was the purpose of the commentaries written by Roman-Dutch jurists?
What was the purpose of the commentaries written by Roman-Dutch jurists?
What is the significance of Roman-Dutch law in modern times?
What is the significance of Roman-Dutch law in modern times?
Which countries, besides South Africa, study Roman law in their legal education systems?
Which countries, besides South Africa, study Roman law in their legal education systems?
What was the purpose of the British government's policy of Anglicization in the Cape?
What was the purpose of the British government's policy of Anglicization in the Cape?
Why did the British government decide not to change the law of the Cape Colony?
Why did the British government decide not to change the law of the Cape Colony?
What marked the beginning of the reception of English law into the existing Dutch legal administration in the Cape?
What marked the beginning of the reception of English law into the existing Dutch legal administration in the Cape?
What remains of the Cape Colony's original legal system?
What remains of the Cape Colony's original legal system?
Why do law students still study Roman law?
Why do law students still study Roman law?
