Overview 

This is the second segment of a 9-part webinar series dedicated to civil procedure. The primary goal is to empower legal professionals with essential knowledge and strategies for navigating South Africa's civil procedure system intricacies.

The webinar focuses on blending tactical approaches with pragmatic considerations to succeed in civil litigation. Participants will grasp the fundamentals of civil procedure in South Africa, learning strategic planning, negotiation skills, and practical tips for efficiency and cost management.

Join Adv. Dwight Snyman on the 20 March 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for this second instalment of our 9-part webinar series on civil procedure.

Learning objectives

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:

• Ensure you grasp the vital aspects of starting legal proceedings, including necessary documents, filing steps, and important considerations.
• Offer guidance on strategic decision-making in civil litigation by helping you understand when to choose between filing a motion and taking direct action.
• Develop a nuanced understanding of jurisdiction and venue intricacies, empowering you to navigate these critical aspects confidently and accurately.
• Go into the procedural intricacies of ex parte applications, ensuring you understand the complexities of seeking relief without the opposing party's presence.
• Possess a clear and actionable roadmap for initiating civil cases effectively, synthesising gained knowledge into practical steps.

Content

The webinar will cover the following topics: 

• Foundations of Initiating Litigation
  •  Pleadings and Complaints
  • Summons and Service of Process
  • Pre-Filing Investigations
• Procedural Aspects of Filing
  • Filing Requirements and Timelines
  • 2Electronic Filing Systems
  • Amendments and Corrections
• Jurisdiction and Venue Considerations
  •  Subject Matter Jurisdiction
  •  Personal Jurisdiction
  •  Venue Selection Strategies
• Strategic Decision-Making: Action vs. Application Basis
  •  Choosing Between Action and Application
  • Procedural Requirements for Actions
  • Procedural Requirements for Applications
• Ex Parte Applications in Detail
  • Legal Basis for Ex Parte Relief
  • Procedural Formalities
  • Case Law and Precedents
• Roadmap for Effective Civil Case Initiation
  •  Case Management Strategies
  • Initial Disclosures and Discovery
  • Settlement Negotiations and Alternative Dispute Resolution

About the presenter

Adv. Dwight Snyman

Adv. Snyman has had opportunity and success in litigation, in the High and Magistrates’ Courts of the republic, the CCMA, Disciplinary Hearings and assorted other venues and forums, and has become possessed of practical litigation experience beyond what would normally be expected from a practitioner of his age and seniority. He is the holder of a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) from the University of Cape Town, and postgraduate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of the Witwatersrand, for which he was accorded the honour of being on the Dean’s list for his academic performance.

Who should attend?

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:

• Candidate attorneys
• Law students
• Pupil advocates
• Paralegals
• Junior legal practitioners

Price       

• R 450.00 - Online admission - Individual. 
• Group Price 1 - From R184 per person (up to 5 users) 

• Group Price 2 - From R121 per person (up to 10 users) 
• Group Price 3 - From R109 per person (over 11 users) 

Steps to register for the event:

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Additional material

By attending this webinar you will be provided with:

• A summarised slide presentation.
• Reference documents and/ or course material where available.
• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar.