M.Kriel
Civil Procedure
SIP 400
Acknowledgement of sources:
These notes were composed based on:
Prof T Bekker, Lecturer in the Department of Procedural law, University of
Pretoria, SIP 400 (civil procedure) 2020. Slides and class notes.
SIP 400 Study Guide (2020) (University of Pretoria)
Theophilopoulos C et al Fundamental principles of civil procedure (2015 3rd
edition) Lexis Nexis.
Please note:
These notes shall not be shared without the express consent of the author of these
notes.
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, M.Kriel
Theme 4: Chapter 5
NBNB: there will be a question on this in the ST or Exam.
NBNB: Jurisdiction in the narrow and broader sense.
Narrow sense:
- HC as inherent jurisdiction in all matters as far as it is not curtailed by
legislation.
- MC as jurisdiction only ito legislation = MCA.
Broader sense:
- Discussed under “inherent jurisdiction” - specially to regulate its own
procedure and adjudicate any unlawful interference with a right.
1. Introduction:
A. Inherent jurisdiction:
- The HC possesses the discretion to make an order or to
undertake any procedural steps as long as the law allows for it,
so i.o.w where legislation does not curtail it.
- I.o.w the court has the power to:
● Regulate its own procedure; and
● Adjudicate any unlawful interference with a right.
★ This means that in the courts (what procedural
rules must be followed) the Uniforms Rules of
Court are followed. If these rules do not provide for
a specific situation, let us say, the rules do not
make provision for joinder of a second defendant
in certain instances. The court can now because
the court has the power to regulate its own
procedure, it can now adjudicate that the second
defendant can join the proceedings although there
is not a rule that allows for this. If it is for the
interest of justice.
★ May deviate or do something that is not the rule in
the best interest of justice.
★ This is basically to prevent the abuse of the
process and vivacious litigations.
- Is the inherent authority of the court to have the disciplinary
authority of legal practitioners in their jurisdiction. For example to
strike a person from the roll because of any missteps or illegal
activity or unethical activity.
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Civil Procedure
SIP 400
Acknowledgement of sources:
These notes were composed based on:
Prof T Bekker, Lecturer in the Department of Procedural law, University of
Pretoria, SIP 400 (civil procedure) 2020. Slides and class notes.
SIP 400 Study Guide (2020) (University of Pretoria)
Theophilopoulos C et al Fundamental principles of civil procedure (2015 3rd
edition) Lexis Nexis.
Please note:
These notes shall not be shared without the express consent of the author of these
notes.
1
, M.Kriel
Theme 4: Chapter 5
NBNB: there will be a question on this in the ST or Exam.
NBNB: Jurisdiction in the narrow and broader sense.
Narrow sense:
- HC as inherent jurisdiction in all matters as far as it is not curtailed by
legislation.
- MC as jurisdiction only ito legislation = MCA.
Broader sense:
- Discussed under “inherent jurisdiction” - specially to regulate its own
procedure and adjudicate any unlawful interference with a right.
1. Introduction:
A. Inherent jurisdiction:
- The HC possesses the discretion to make an order or to
undertake any procedural steps as long as the law allows for it,
so i.o.w where legislation does not curtail it.
- I.o.w the court has the power to:
● Regulate its own procedure; and
● Adjudicate any unlawful interference with a right.
★ This means that in the courts (what procedural
rules must be followed) the Uniforms Rules of
Court are followed. If these rules do not provide for
a specific situation, let us say, the rules do not
make provision for joinder of a second defendant
in certain instances. The court can now because
the court has the power to regulate its own
procedure, it can now adjudicate that the second
defendant can join the proceedings although there
is not a rule that allows for this. If it is for the
interest of justice.
★ May deviate or do something that is not the rule in
the best interest of justice.
★ This is basically to prevent the abuse of the
process and vivacious litigations.
- Is the inherent authority of the court to have the disciplinary
authority of legal practitioners in their jurisdiction. For example to
strike a person from the roll because of any missteps or illegal
activity or unethical activity.
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