TLI4801
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2023
, 1. Mr. Joe White, who is a male high school teacher, is married to Cecile
White, a nurse, for nine years.
The couple reside in Robindale, Johannesburg. They have two minor
children, Kevin and Nancy. The Whites’ decide to divorce after nine
years, citing irreconcilable differences.
Mrs. White approaches you for assistance regarding the divorce
proceedings. Answer the following questions.
Note: In your answers, you may make up facts to supplement the given
facts provided that your own rendition does not detract from the core
issues.
(a) Discuss the type of summons that will be used to institute Mrs
White’s divorce action. (4)
(b) Name and discuss the pleading that will be annexed to the summons.
(4)
(c) Draft the prayer only. (4)
[12]
Refer to chapter 6 of the prescribed textbook. Please note: The
prescribed textbook for this module is Marnewick CG “Litigation Skills
for South African Lawyers” 4th edition (2019 LexisNexis).
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2023
, 1. Mr. Joe White, who is a male high school teacher, is married to Cecile
White, a nurse, for nine years.
The couple reside in Robindale, Johannesburg. They have two minor
children, Kevin and Nancy. The Whites’ decide to divorce after nine
years, citing irreconcilable differences.
Mrs. White approaches you for assistance regarding the divorce
proceedings. Answer the following questions.
Note: In your answers, you may make up facts to supplement the given
facts provided that your own rendition does not detract from the core
issues.
(a) Discuss the type of summons that will be used to institute Mrs
White’s divorce action. (4)
(b) Name and discuss the pleading that will be annexed to the summons.
(4)
(c) Draft the prayer only. (4)
[12]
Refer to chapter 6 of the prescribed textbook. Please note: The
prescribed textbook for this module is Marnewick CG “Litigation Skills
for South African Lawyers” 4th edition (2019 LexisNexis).
