CAPE Law Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 1(b)

Mr Cheapskate purchased shoes from a store; after two weeks a sole fell off. The store manager refused an exchange or refund. In anger, Mr Cheapskate slapped the manager, who fell and broke his hand. The manager reported it to the police, who charged Mr Cheapskate. Mr Cheapskate retains you as his attorney.

Explain how knowledge of the classification of the law will be an advantage in representing Mr Cheapskate.