The Law of Persons in South Africa 2e


Editors: H Kruger and A Skelton Authors: H Kruger, A Skelton, M Carnelley, S Human, H Kruuse, L Mofokeng, JA Robinson and L Tshingana


The Law of Persons in South Africa 2e off ers a clear and accessible introduction to the principles of the law of persons. The text is thoroughly updated to refl ect common law developments within the fi eld. The second edition introduces a focus on transformative constitutionalism, as it relates to status, together with a more integral and expanded synthesis of common law and African customary law. Where relevant, aspects of legal ethics, social justice, problem solving and comparative law are foregrounded, at the appropriate level, and critical, refl ective and skills-based development is supported by the text’s unique pedagogical design.


The text is directed at undergraduate modules in the law of persons, within the LLB degree programme.


New to this edition: • The text and features are updated, to reflect legal developments that have occurred within the recent period


• The second edition includes a new chapter addressing transformative constitutionalism, as it relates to status


• The second edition refl ects a more integral and expanded synthesis of common law and African customary law, throughout


• Material relating to surrogacy and curatorship now refl ects additional substantive matter, to support comprehension of the material


• Where relevant, legal ethics, social justice, problem solving and comparative aspects of law are foregrounded, at the appropriate level


• The text’s unique pedagogical design strengthens the development of readers’ skills in critical and refl ective engagement with the subject matter


• To support educational outcomes, teaching and learning material is enriched and expanded.


Table of Contents Part A General introduction • Chapter 1: An introduction to the law of persons • Part B Legal subjectivity • Chapter 2: Defi nition of concepts • Chapter 3: The beginning of legal subjectivity • Chapter 4: The end of legal subjectivity • Part C Status and the factors that infl uence it • Chapter 5: Status: An introduction • Chapter 6: Domicile and citizenship • Chapter 7: Birth and adoption • Chapter 8: Minority • Chapter 9: Prodigality, curatorship and insolvency • Chapter 10: Mental illness, physical disability, and the infl uence of alcohol and drugs on capacity • Chapter 11: Race, custom and religion


Lecturer resources • PowerPoint® teaching presentation • Assessment resources learningzone.oxford.co.za


The Law of Succession in South Africa 3e


Editors: J Jamneck and C Rautenbach Authors: J Jamneck, C Rautenbach, M Paleker, A van der Linde and M Wood-Bodley


The Law of Succession in South Africa 3e provides a comprehensive, engaging and accessible introduction to common law and customary law principles of the law of succession. The text’s clear, rigorous and thorough explanation assists readers to progress in their understanding and to master the subject matter, while supporting the development of applied, critical and refl ective thought. The text is appropriate as material for courses in the law of succession, and as a reference for practitioners who may wish to clarify new or foundational principles.


The text is suited for undergraduate courses in the law of succession, in the LLB programme.


New to this edition: • The text is updated to refl ect legal developments within the recent period • Additional case discussions are included • Discussion features (critical and refl ective analysis) are refreshed and updated. The occurrence of this feature is slightly expanded


• The ancillary materials are updated and expanded to provide a greater variety of questions.


Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction • Chapter 2: Intestate succession • Chapter 3: Testate succession • Chapter 4: Testamentary capacity • Chapter 5: Formalities for a will


Chapter 8: Freedom of testation • Chapter 9: Content of wills: absolute bequests, conditions, the modus and estate massing • Chapter 10: Content of wills: substitution, usufruct and accrual


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• Chapter 6: Revocation and revival of wills • Chapter 7: Capacity to inherit • Chapter 11: Content of wills: trusts •


• 9780190432638 320 PAGES 9780190750633 9780190752224


PAPERBACK NOV 2018 OUP SA


PAPERBACK JUN 2017 OUP SA


384 PAGES


LAW: PRIVATE LAW


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