TLI4801 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2024

Techniques in trial and litigation TLI4801 SEMESTER 1 Department of Criminal and Procedural Law 01 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. (a) The purpose and objectives of the interview with Mrs. M are multifold within the legal context: Gathering Information: The primary objective is to gather essential information about the incident, including the circumstances surrounding the accident, the extent of damages incurred, and any other relevant details. This helps in understanding the case thoroughly and assessing its legal merits.