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Question 1

Under the High Court Rules of Botswana, which originating process must be used when there is a material dispute of fact between the parties?

Writ of Summons (Action proceedings) Notice of Motion (Application proceedings) Ex parte Originating Application Petition for Directions

Correct Answer:

Writ of Summons (Action proceedings)

Question 2

Under Order 27 of the Rules of the High Court of Botswana, within what period after service of the defendant's plea (or answering affidavit) must the plaintiff consult the defendant to fix the meeting at which the parties jointly prepare the initial case management report?

Within 7 court days Within 14 court days Within 21 court days Within 30 court days

Correct Answer:

Within 7 court days

Question 3

Under Order 34 of the High Court Rules of Botswana, for which type of claim is an application for Summary Judgment legally competent?

A claim based on a liquid document or for a liquidated demand in money An unliquidated claim for general damages in delict A claim for dissolution of marriage and division of joint estate A claim for a final declaration of rights involving complex constitutional interpretation

Correct Answer:

A claim based on a liquid document or for a liquidated demand in money

Question 4

What is the primary procedural distinction between a Special Plea in Bar and a Special Plea in Abatement in Botswana civil practice?

A Special Plea in Bar seeks to permanently destroy or extinguish the plaintiff's cause of action, whereas a Special Plea in Abatement merely delays or suspends the proceedings A Special Plea in Abatement permanently terminates the action, whereas a Special Plea in Bar only transfers the case to another registry A Special Plea in Bar must be brought by Notice of Motion, while a Special Plea in Abatement is raised orally at trial A Special Plea in Abatement requires the deposit of security for costs, while a Special Plea in Bar does not

Correct Answer:

A Special Plea in Bar seeks to permanently destroy or extinguish the plaintiff's cause of action, whereas a Special Plea in Abatement merely delays or suspends the proceedings

Question 5

Under Order 61 of the High Court Rules of Botswana, within what timeframe should an application for review of proceedings of an inferior court or tribunal generally be instituted?

Within a reasonable time, generally considered not to exceed six to eight weeks from the decision without explaining the delay Within exactly 30 calendar days from the date of the ruling Within one full year from the conclusion of the lower proceedings At any time before the expiration of the three-year prescription period

Correct Answer:

Within a reasonable time, generally considered not to exceed six to eight weeks from the decision without explaining the delay

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