Answer to Question #315274 in English for Mathews

Question

Hey you, magistrate, do you remember

When I came to you with my favourite girl;

I told you that I love her so much, I signed, oh yes I signed

That I will live with her for the rest of my life

I am sorry, Oh, yes, I’m sorry for signing that,

She beat me, she used to kick me, she used to shout me…

She’s now the boss of the house,

I think divorce case is better, is better than killing her,It’s better, better-better-better than killing her

Heeh, divorce case is better!

1. Explain how the above text indicates that Peta Teanet is a layman.

2. Pretend you are a legal practitioner representing Peta Teanet against his

wife, Mma-Modhatšo. Draft your opening address.

3. In the light of the above text, what is the remedy that Peta Teanet seeks?

Draft your prayers.

Answer 1

1) Peta Teanet is a layman from the kind of language that he is using.

2) "My Lord pardon my client for the confusion that he had while making his submission but this is the actual evidence...."

3) Peta Teanet needs to be advised to either stick to the signed agreement on marriage or apply for divorce if the other party is willing.