Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows:
Mr Khumalo and Mr Venter have been neighbours for some time. However, Mr Khumalo recently installed a gutter system that causes water to flow right into Mr Venter’s garden, damaging his plants. This is a nuisance to Mr Venter and makes life very unpleasant for him, as he is an avid gardener.
Which one of the following statements regarding the relationship between the private law and the two property owners’ real rights of ownership is INCORRECT ?

Question

Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows: 
 Mr Khumalo and Mr Venter have been neighbours for some time. However, Mr Khumalo recently installed a gutter system that causes water to flow right into Mr Venter’s garden, damaging his plants. This is a nuisance to Mr Venter and makes life very unpleasant for him, as he is an avid gardener. 
 Which one of the following statements regarding the  relationship between the private law and the two property owners’ real rights of ownership is  INCORRECT ?

Answer

The rules of private law determine that Mr Khumalo and Mr Venter enjoy unlimited real rights of ownership over their properties.

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The rules of private law determine to what extent the content of Mr Khumalo’s and Mr Venter’s real rights are limited.

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The rules of private law determine what powers Mr Khumalo and Mr Venter have in exercising their real rights.

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The rules of private law determine that Mr Khumalo has the right to install a gutter system on his property, but that it cannot infringe on Mr Venter’s real right.

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