In the summary of attainment of prescribed age and emancipation in the law of persons, this summary is simple, and easily understood by adjoining case studies included reference to Jacqueline Heaton, 5th Edition textbooks.
Legal personality starts @ birth if the following
Requirements are met….
1. Fully completed birth ( child and mother are completed
separated. Umbilical cord does not have to be Still born, prem,
separated! deformed or ill child
2. Life, child must have lived even if for a short period. that dies CANNOT
1. Criminal Procedure Act states= breathe BUT obtain legal personality
supporting medical evidence will be required to BECAUSE
prove. THERE WAS NO
VIABLITY= child is at a stage of development whereby he/ VIABLITY!
she can live independently from its mom.
NOTE: viability must occur before a child is given legal
personality. HOWEVER it is NOT A REQUIREMENT
HOW TO REGISTER A BIRTH……..
BIRTH & DEATH REGISTRATION ACT 51 OF 1992
REGISTRATION OF BITHS
Director- General of Home
Affairs must be notified within
30 days of birth
Duty rests on parents to notify,
if not able to they can appoint • Anyone may change
someone on their behalf surname- through
an application to
Child must have a forename & General Director of
surname. NO funny names JJ
Cool
Homes Affairs.
• If child surname has
changed- birth
register must change
to reflect such.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller samanthablumberglevin. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $3.44. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
