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8 marksEstates, Co-ownership, Leases and Licences

CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 1(c)(ii)

Krishna is a life tenant of property left by his late wife, remainder to their children. Due to hard times, he cuts a large number of trees for sale. His son Harry accuses him of wantonly destroying the trees.

Explain to Krishna his obligations as a life tenant to protect the property against waste.

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  1. 1(a)(i)Discuss the defence of justification.[5 marks]
  2. 1(a)(ii)Discuss the defence of absolute privilege.[5 marks]
  3. 1(b)(i)With reference to decided cases, advise Ken whether he can enforce Les's promise to pay him $500 if he does not smoke, drink or gamble for the next three years.[5 marks]
  4. 1(b)(ii)With reference to decided cases, advise Les whether he is bound by his agreement to sell Ken the car for $20.[5 marks]
  5. 1(c)(i)Name TWO types of 'waste'.[2 marks]

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