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Oxford University Press Southern Africa
Oxford University Press Southern Africa
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The Law of Persons in South Africa

Description
The Law of Persons in South Africa provides a rich source of expertise and a lively and approachable introduction to the principles of the law of persons. Integrating the common law, statutory law and constitutional perspectives, the text provides thorough and informative coverage of the most current content required for an undergraduate LLB course in the law of persons, including key developments introduced by:

The Childrens Act 38 of 2005
The Child Justice Act 75 of 2008.

The Law of Persons in South Africa is a rich, pedagogically sound learning resource. The text supports the development of essential conceptual and academic skills such as critical thinking, reflection, logic and analysis skills required in order to engage independently and judiciously with legal principles.

Contents

Part A GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1. Chapter 1 An introduction to the law of persons
Part B LEGAL SUBJECTIVITY
2. A definition of concepts
3. The beginning of legal subjectivity
4. The end of legal subjectivity
Part C STATUS AND THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE IT
5. Status: An introduction
6. Domicile and citizenship
7. Birth and adoption
8. Minority
9. Prodigality, curatorship and insolvency
10. Mental illness, physical disability, and the influence of alcohol and drugs on capacity
11. Race, custom and religion

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