Introduction: Joint ownership of property, especially within families, is a common arrangement. However, what happens when the relationship sours and the co-owners can’t agree on
The CSOS Act provides that the Ombud presides over a dispute resolution mechanism in community schemes: be wary of going to court rather than this
Introduction: The Lion Ridge case revolves around a pivotal legal question – Can a Body Corporate within a sectional scheme disconnect water and electricity services
Introduction: In the case of University of Pretoria v Roger and Others, the University of Pretoria (“the University”) initiated legal proceedings to address the noise
Explore the intricacies of the Act and its impact on medical malpractice claims. Learn how prescription laws affect minors, individuals with severe disabilities, and the
Be Careful When Transacting with Trusts and Trustees – Shepstone & Wylie Case Analysis. Background: Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys filed a lawsuit against a trust
Introduction: In the case of Stemmet and Another v Mokhethi and Another, heard on October 4, 2023, the South African Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA)
A client asked: where the surviving spouse holds a life usufruct over a property, what is the position if the executor needs to sell it
Introduction: Delict, often termed a “civil wrong,” governs situations where one seeks compensation for harm. Three primary harm categories exist: patrimonial (financial losses), non-patrimonial (non-financial
Summary The case of Micros South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others v Kleynhans and Others involves an urgent application for interdictory relief to enforce a