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10 marksEstates, Co-ownership, Leases and Licences

CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)

Mr and Mrs Chang Fung have ten children in total: he has five sons from a prior marriage, she has three daughters prior to marriage, and they share two children together. They seek legal advice regarding whether to acquire the High Hill Estate as joint tenants or as tenants-in-common.

Explain the differences between 'joint-tenancy' and 'tenancy-in-common' to your clients, and state which option you recommend, providing reasons for your advice.

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  1. 5(a)Explain the four unities of a joint-tenancy.[15 marks]

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