The torts of Slander of Title, Commercial Disparagement and Defamation by Computer mainly protect businesses and their good name, property, and products. Please share an example of any one of these intentional torts.  

Concerning the South African theories of interpretation, discuss what the text-in- context approach entails as a method of legal interpretation. As part of your answer, you must also provide the guidelines for the interpretation of statutes as set out by Schreiner JA in the case of Jaga v Dönges 1950 (4) SA 653 (A).  

Statute in Minnesota on “unauthorized practice of law”   1.  Who prosecutes this cases?   2.  What does the statute identify as constituting unauthorized practice?   3.  In the Matter of Jorissen, 391 N.W. 2d 822 (Minn 1986), answer the following questions:        a.  Was Jorissen a legal assistant or attorney?     […]

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 states that when a person has a miscarriage the third trimester, they are entitled to six weeks unpaid leave. The Labour Laws Amendment Act 10 of 2018 provides for 17.32 weeks unpaid leave in which a person may claim from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). This […]

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 states that when a person has a miscarriage the third trimester, they are entitled to six weeks unpaid leave. The Labour Laws Amendment Act 10 of 2018 provides for 17.32 weeks unpaid leave in which a person may claim from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). This […]

It is sometimes believed that the courts merely interpret the law, not make it. Taking this statement into account, discuss what the term “concretisation” refers to according to various commentators and the myth that courts merely interpret the law.  

Modificative interpretation (modification of the meaning of a provision) occurs when the initial meaning of the text does not correspond fully with the purpose of legislation, which then lends the legislation to either restrictive or extensive interpretation. One of the rules of interpretation that becomes relevant in this instance is the eiusdem generis rule.  

In aiming to keep legislation aligned to the values and principles in South African Constitution, the courts may employ a variety of different techniques to ensure that unconstitutional legislation is avoided. This is important because in some instances, where a court declares legislation invalid, such legislation is no longer applicable and it could create gaps […]

Mary and her best friend (Jane) worked at a minimart on weekends and two weekdays (after school hours). Both of them are 11 years old. There was no minimum legal working age in their country, AATT Kingdom. However, schooling was legally compulsory until the age of 12. Mary and Jane attended school but were indeed […]

Corruption exists in almost all countries in different levels and proportions. Corruption varies from small favours (petty corruption), to corruption that affects the government on a large scale (grand corruption), and corruption that is so prevalent that it is part of the everyday structure of society (systemic corruption).   a). ‘Bribes are seen by some […]