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What is the legal effect of a minor's unassisted contract under the Consumer Protection Act 2008 (CPA)?
What is the legal effect of a minor's unassisted contract under the Consumer Protection Act 2008 (CPA)?
What is the main difference between the legal effect of a minor's unassisted contract and a limping contract?
What is the main difference between the legal effect of a minor's unassisted contract and a limping contract?
Under which Act does the National Credit Act 2005 (NCA) apply?
Under which Act does the National Credit Act 2005 (NCA) apply?
What determines whether the Consumer Protection Act 2008 (CPA) or Common Law applies to a specific contract?
What determines whether the Consumer Protection Act 2008 (CPA) or Common Law applies to a specific contract?
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In a situation where a contract is ratified, when does it become valid?
In a situation where a contract is ratified, when does it become valid?
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If John, who is a law lecturer at UCT, were to sell a bike from a dealership, which Act would apply to the transaction?
If John, who is a law lecturer at UCT, were to sell a bike from a dealership, which Act would apply to the transaction?
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What information is NOT included in a case citation/notation?
What information is NOT included in a case citation/notation?
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In an appeal case, what is the main focus of the reconsideration by judges?
In an appeal case, what is the main focus of the reconsideration by judges?
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When can a case be taken on review instead of appeal?
When can a case be taken on review instead of appeal?
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What makes African Customary Law particularly complex?
What makes African Customary Law particularly complex?
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In relation to African Customary Law, when can courts apply it?
In relation to African Customary Law, when can courts apply it?
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What sets African Customary Law apart from other sources of law?
What sets African Customary Law apart from other sources of law?
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What type of acceptance is considered a rejection and a counter offer?
What type of acceptance is considered a rejection and a counter offer?
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According to the Consumer Protection Act 2008 Section 31, what type of marketing is prohibited?
According to the Consumer Protection Act 2008 Section 31, what type of marketing is prohibited?
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In what manner must acceptance be communicated to the offeror if expressly set out by the offeror?
In what manner must acceptance be communicated to the offeror if expressly set out by the offeror?
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Under the information theory, when is acceptance considered valid?
Under the information theory, when is acceptance considered valid?
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Which scenario results in an invalid acceptance of an offer?
Which scenario results in an invalid acceptance of an offer?
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What type of marketing is exemplified by sending unordered books with a note stating acceptance by silence?
What type of marketing is exemplified by sending unordered books with a note stating acceptance by silence?
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What makes an offer complete and clear in a contract?
What makes an offer complete and clear in a contract?
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Which of the following is an example of a complete offer?
Which of the following is an example of a complete offer?
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In a sale contract, what are considered essential terms?
In a sale contract, what are considered essential terms?
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Why is the offer 'Would you like to buy my car for between R40,000 and R50,000' not complete?
Why is the offer 'Would you like to buy my car for between R40,000 and R50,000' not complete?
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In the context of contracts, what does 'unconditional acceptance' mean?
In the context of contracts, what does 'unconditional acceptance' mean?
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Why was Cliff's tweet potentially problematic in the context of his contract with Mnet?
Why was Cliff's tweet potentially problematic in the context of his contract with Mnet?
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In which limited situations does the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) apply?
In which limited situations does the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) apply?
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What exception does the CPA create regarding canceling a transaction?
What exception does the CPA create regarding canceling a transaction?
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Under the Consumer Protection Act, what does 'direct marketing' refer to?
Under the Consumer Protection Act, what does 'direct marketing' refer to?
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When does Section 16 of the CPA not apply to a transaction?
When does Section 16 of the CPA not apply to a transaction?
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What determines whether ECTA section 44 or CPA section 16 applies to an online transaction?
What determines whether ECTA section 44 or CPA section 16 applies to an online transaction?
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If you order books online and ECTA section 44 does not apply, which cooling-off period can you use according to the content?
If you order books online and ECTA section 44 does not apply, which cooling-off period can you use according to the content?
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