TLI4801 Assignment 1
(ANSWERS) Semester 2
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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, Kev...
, 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.
Answer the following questions. Note: In your answers, you may make up facts to supplement the given
facts provided that your own rendition does not detract from the core issues.
(a) Discuss the type of summons that will be used to institute Mrs White’s divorce action. (4)
Type of Summons for Mrs. White's Divorce Action
In Mrs. White's divorce action, she will need to use a Summons to institute the proceedings. A Summons
is a legal document that initiates a lawsuit and informs the defendant (in this case, Mr. White) about the
legal action being taken against them.
(b) Name and discuss the pleading that will be annexed to the summons. (4)
The pleading that will be annexed to the Summons in Mrs. White's divorce action is called a Particulars
of Claim. This document provides detailed information about the grounds for the divorce and the relief
sought by the plaintiff (Mrs. White).
The Particulars of Claim will include the following information:
1. Parties: It will identify Mrs. White as the plaintiff and Mr. White as the defendant.
2. Jurisdiction: It will state the court in which the divorce action is being instituted, such as the
High Court or the Regional Court.
3. Marriage Details: It will provide information about the marriage, including the date of the
marriage, the place of the marriage, and the duration of the marriage.
4. Grounds for Divorce: It will outline the reasons for the divorce, such as irreconcilable
differences or any other legally recognized grounds for divorce.
5. Children: It will mention the names of the minor children, Kevin and Nancy, and provide details
about their custody, care, and maintenance.
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