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Must a store sell me an item as advertised or on the price tag?
Have you ever seen a product offered for sale at a ridiculously low price? If this is clearly a mistake, can you take advantage of
Boilerplate arbitration clauses
Does your clause cover what you want it to cover? In the case of North East Finance (Pty) Ltd vs Standard Bank of South Africa
Damages for dog bites
Can I sue my neighbour for damages if his dogs attack me outside his property? The matter was heard in Du Preez v Kingsley [2015] JOL 33595 (FB)
Can I claim the costs of hiring a car, after an accident that was not my fault?
Q Regarding a recent motor vehicle accident, my vehicle has sustained a considerable amount of damage, in an accident caused (and admitted to) by a
Social media and your employees – the risks
What does Social Media mean? Wikipedia defines Social media as “interactive platforms via which individuals and communities create and share user-generated content”. Essentially, people interact
There is always a solution
When it comes to the business environment, there are different methods that can help an employer solve a dispute or disagreement between employees. Conflict management
Does A Good Fence Make for A Good Neighbour?
It is a common saying, especially in the United States, that good fences make for good neighbours. This is still true in South Africa, even
Dealing with Delinquent Directors
For a more detailed synopsis, see the de Rebus article By Rehana Cassim. A director who does not meet the standards of good behaviour and
Business Rescue and Surety
ENS acted on behalf of Investec Bank Limited in an application for summary judgment against a defendant where the defendant had stood surety for the
Tender in Full Settlement
Payments in full and final settlement The question to ask is whether the payment is tendered after a dispute has arisen in respect of which