Assignment 1 Semester 2 2023
Unique Number: 827464
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.
(a) Discuss the type of summons that will be used to institute Mrs White’s
divorce action. (4)
The combined summons will be used to institute Mrs White’s divorce action. A
combined summons is basically used where the plaintiff’s claim is unliquidated, that is
where it is not a claim for a debt or liquidated demand. It is used in matters that require
a leading oral evidence to resolve the issues
(b) Name and discuss the pleading that will be annexed to the summons. (4)