TLI4801
May/June Exam
Memo 2025
Answer Guide - 27
May 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED AND
CERTIFIED ANSWERS.
,TLI4801 May/June Exam Memo 2025 Answer Guide - 27 May 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN
REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A
GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in
your academics.
UNISA, 2025.
Contents
QUESTION 1: CIVIL PRACTICE (50) ..................................................................................................... 2
QUESTION 1.1 ....................................................................................................................................... 2
(a) Type of summons to recover the outstanding amount (4 marks) ......................................... 2
(b) Can summary judgment be used? (4 marks) ........................................................................... 3
(c) Pleading to be drafted in response to notice to defend (4 marks) ........................................ 3
(d) Drafting of the Replication (pleading) (8 marks) ...................................................................... 4
(e) Suitable Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism (10 marks) .............................. 6
QUESTION 1.2 ....................................................................................................................................... 7
(a) Advantages of using digital resources for legal research (4 marks) .................................... 7
(b) Role of the Legal Practice Council (LPC) in regulating professional conduct (6 marks)... 8
(c) Role and liability of the Legal Practitioners’ Fidelity Fund (10 marks).................................. 9
QUESTION 2 ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Question 2.1 .......................................................................................................................................... 10
(a) Bail application: Factors considered by the court (5 marks) ................................................ 10
(b) Plea statement in terms of section 112(2) of the CPA (10 marks) ..................................... 11
Question 2.2 .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Section 174 Discharge – Discretionary Role of the Court (10 marks) ..................................... 13
1. Discretion of the Court ................................................................................................................ 13
2. Purpose of Section 174............................................................................................................... 13
3. Applicable Case Law ................................................................................................................... 14
4. Critical Analysis ............................................................................................................................ 14
5. Conclusion .................................................................................................................................... 14
Question 2.3: Use of ADR Strategies by Prosecutors in Criminal Trials (10 marks) ................. 15
, Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 15
1. Legal Framework ......................................................................................................................... 15
2. Common ADR Strategies in Criminal Cases ........................................................................... 15
3. Advantages ................................................................................................................................... 15
4. Criticisms and Limitations ........................................................................................................... 16
Conclusion ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Question 2.4: Adjournment of a Trial due to Client’s Hospitalisation (10 marks) ....................... 16
Legal Position ................................................................................................................................... 16
Applicable to Mr. Timber’s Situation: ............................................................................................. 16
Critical Considerations: ................................................................................................................... 17
Conclusion: ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Question 5: Court Etiquette and Professional Conduct of Mr. Professional (10 marks) ............... 17
Overview of Legal and Ethical Standards ........................................................................................ 17
Mr. Professional’s Conduct: Critical Issues ...................................................................................... 18
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................. 18
References ................................................................................................................................................ 19
QUESTION 1: CIVIL PRACTICE (50)
QUESTION 1.1
(a) Type of summons to recover the outstanding amount (4 marks)
In this case, a combined summons must be used by Shiny Plastics. A combined
summons is appropriate where the cause of action is based on a debt or liquidated
demand, but evidence and legal arguments may be needed to prove the claim.
• The claim is for R300,000.00, a fixed and ascertainable amount, arising from the
delivery of goods (plastic bottles) pursuant to an agreement.
• However, as disputes of fact may arise (e.g., quality of goods, delivery, etc.), a
combined summons, which includes a particulars of claim, is the suitable
procedure under Rule 17 of the Uniform Rules of Court.
May/June Exam
Memo 2025
Answer Guide - 27
May 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED AND
CERTIFIED ANSWERS.
,TLI4801 May/June Exam Memo 2025 Answer Guide - 27 May 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN
REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A
GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in
your academics.
UNISA, 2025.
Contents
QUESTION 1: CIVIL PRACTICE (50) ..................................................................................................... 2
QUESTION 1.1 ....................................................................................................................................... 2
(a) Type of summons to recover the outstanding amount (4 marks) ......................................... 2
(b) Can summary judgment be used? (4 marks) ........................................................................... 3
(c) Pleading to be drafted in response to notice to defend (4 marks) ........................................ 3
(d) Drafting of the Replication (pleading) (8 marks) ...................................................................... 4
(e) Suitable Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanism (10 marks) .............................. 6
QUESTION 1.2 ....................................................................................................................................... 7
(a) Advantages of using digital resources for legal research (4 marks) .................................... 7
(b) Role of the Legal Practice Council (LPC) in regulating professional conduct (6 marks)... 8
(c) Role and liability of the Legal Practitioners’ Fidelity Fund (10 marks).................................. 9
QUESTION 2 ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Question 2.1 .......................................................................................................................................... 10
(a) Bail application: Factors considered by the court (5 marks) ................................................ 10
(b) Plea statement in terms of section 112(2) of the CPA (10 marks) ..................................... 11
Question 2.2 .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Section 174 Discharge – Discretionary Role of the Court (10 marks) ..................................... 13
1. Discretion of the Court ................................................................................................................ 13
2. Purpose of Section 174............................................................................................................... 13
3. Applicable Case Law ................................................................................................................... 14
4. Critical Analysis ............................................................................................................................ 14
5. Conclusion .................................................................................................................................... 14
Question 2.3: Use of ADR Strategies by Prosecutors in Criminal Trials (10 marks) ................. 15
, Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 15
1. Legal Framework ......................................................................................................................... 15
2. Common ADR Strategies in Criminal Cases ........................................................................... 15
3. Advantages ................................................................................................................................... 15
4. Criticisms and Limitations ........................................................................................................... 16
Conclusion ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Question 2.4: Adjournment of a Trial due to Client’s Hospitalisation (10 marks) ....................... 16
Legal Position ................................................................................................................................... 16
Applicable to Mr. Timber’s Situation: ............................................................................................. 16
Critical Considerations: ................................................................................................................... 17
Conclusion: ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Question 5: Court Etiquette and Professional Conduct of Mr. Professional (10 marks) ............... 17
Overview of Legal and Ethical Standards ........................................................................................ 17
Mr. Professional’s Conduct: Critical Issues ...................................................................................... 18
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................. 18
References ................................................................................................................................................ 19
QUESTION 1: CIVIL PRACTICE (50)
QUESTION 1.1
(a) Type of summons to recover the outstanding amount (4 marks)
In this case, a combined summons must be used by Shiny Plastics. A combined
summons is appropriate where the cause of action is based on a debt or liquidated
demand, but evidence and legal arguments may be needed to prove the claim.
• The claim is for R300,000.00, a fixed and ascertainable amount, arising from the
delivery of goods (plastic bottles) pursuant to an agreement.
• However, as disputes of fact may arise (e.g., quality of goods, delivery, etc.), a
combined summons, which includes a particulars of claim, is the suitable
procedure under Rule 17 of the Uniform Rules of Court.
