Face-to-face physical commissioning seems to remain the only guaranteed way of ensuring that your affidavit will be accepted in court.
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Discover how the Consumer Protection Act can help with defects in new cars, based on two recent High Court decisions, if procedures are followed correctly.
Your agreements with a trust will be invalid and unenforceable if the trustees acting for the trust weren’t properly authorised to bind the trust.
Does the Domestic Violence Act protect victims who are not only in a domestic relationship with their abuser, but also in a business or commercial relationship with them?
Oral contracts invite misunderstanding, conflict and protracted litigation, and for that very reason few agents will accept a mandate without requiring your signature on a written agreement.
A recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision turned on the question of whether a R15m loan to a friend, sealed with nothing more formal than a handshake, had been made “at arm’s length” or not.
We’ll discuss your right to claim for both vehicle damage and personal injury with reference to a recent High Court case which handed a resounding victory to a motorist suing a provincial road authority for R8.6m.
All sellers and buyers should understand both what constitutes a “defect” in a house for sale, and the extent and limits of a seller’s duty to disclose defects to prospective buyers.
Your will is probably the most important document you will ever sign, and a recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) decision confirms once again how critical it is to ensure that it is professionally drawn to reflect your wishes clearly and unambiguously.
Seeking the right legal advice can help protect your rights and ensure that you make informed decisions. This article will guide you on when to seek legal help.