TLI4801
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 18 March 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 18 March 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
1. You are a recently admitted legal practitioner practising as an advocate in terms of the Legal Practice Act,
2014. On the afternoon of 16 January 2024, Mrs M is on her way back home in Bryanston, Johannesburg
after collecting her two children from their first day back at school when she is involved in a motor vehicle
accident where her vehicle was hit from behind by Mr. K who had failed to stop at a red traffic light at
the corner of Winnie Mandela Drive and Sloane Street, Bryanston, resulting in the collision. Mrs M vehicle
suffered extensive damage to its electronic safety systems to the value of R80 000,00, amongst other
damages caused and she is extremely distressed in that she does not have insurance and is unable to
afford to pay for the repair costs. Mrs. M approaches you for advice following a referral from a mutual
friend and her (Mrs. M) instructions are for you to institute legal action against Mr. K for his negligent
driving that resulted in the damages to Mrs M’s motor vehicle.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
a) Critically discuss the purpose and objectives of your interview and the aim of exchanging
pleasantries with Mrs M during the interview. (10)
Answer:
Purpose and Objectives of the Interview:
The interview serves as a crucial step in understanding the details surrounding the motor
vehicle accident involving Mrs. M and Mr. K. Its purpose extends beyond mere information
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 18 March 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 18 March 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
1. You are a recently admitted legal practitioner practising as an advocate in terms of the Legal Practice Act,
2014. On the afternoon of 16 January 2024, Mrs M is on her way back home in Bryanston, Johannesburg
after collecting her two children from their first day back at school when she is involved in a motor vehicle
accident where her vehicle was hit from behind by Mr. K who had failed to stop at a red traffic light at
the corner of Winnie Mandela Drive and Sloane Street, Bryanston, resulting in the collision. Mrs M vehicle
suffered extensive damage to its electronic safety systems to the value of R80 000,00, amongst other
damages caused and she is extremely distressed in that she does not have insurance and is unable to
afford to pay for the repair costs. Mrs. M approaches you for advice following a referral from a mutual
friend and her (Mrs. M) instructions are for you to institute legal action against Mr. K for his negligent
driving that resulted in the damages to Mrs M’s motor vehicle.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
a) Critically discuss the purpose and objectives of your interview and the aim of exchanging
pleasantries with Mrs M during the interview. (10)
Answer:
Purpose and Objectives of the Interview:
The interview serves as a crucial step in understanding the details surrounding the motor
vehicle accident involving Mrs. M and Mr. K. Its purpose extends beyond mere information
