Are Signatures Required On a Contract Or Agreement Of Sale?
In the realm of legal agreements, the necessity of witness signatures on contracts or agreements of sale is a common question. Often, there’s ambiguity surrounding
April 26, 2024
LITIGATION ARTICLES
Unjust Enrichment in South African Law: Understanding the Requirements and Recent Legal Interpretations
Introduction: Unjust enrichment in South Africa refers to a legal concept where one party is enriched at the expense of another in a way that
April 24, 2024
Misrepresentation in Contracts: Understanding Your Rights, Remedies, and Implications for Contractual Relationships in South African Law
Introduction: In the realm of contracts, misrepresentation can lead to significant complications and disputes. It occurs when one party makes a false statement that influences
March 20, 2024
Legal Duty To Ensure Safety Of Exterior Premises
Pieterse v FLM SA (Pty) Ltd and Others Introduction: In the case of Pieterse v FLM SA (Pty) Ltd and Others, the court examined the
February 29, 2024
Supreme Court of Appeal Upholds Property Owner’s Rights in Dispute Over Electricity Supply
Supreme Court of Appeal Upholds Property Owner’s Rights in Dispute Over Electricity Supply Summary: In the case of Emalahleni Local Municipality v Lehlaka Property Development
February 29, 2024
Supreme Court of Appeal Upholds Property Owner’s Rights in Dispute Over Electricity Supply
Supreme Court of Appeal Upholds Property Owner’s Rights in Dispute Over Electricity Supply Summary: In the case of Emalahleni Local Municipality v Lehlaka Property Development
February 12, 2024
Bisschoff NO obo Reyners v PRASA – Navigating Three Courts: Unravelling the Prescription Puzzle in Personal Injury Cases
Summary of Facts: The legal journey in the case of Bisschoff NO obo Reyners v PRASA [2023] ZASCA 160 involved a series of court proceedings.
January 17, 2024
Analysing the Legal Principles of Prescription in South African Law: A Comprehensive Overview of Recent Case Law Developments under the Prescription Act 68 of 1969
Introduction: Prescription in South African law, governed by the Prescription Act 68 of 1969, plays a pivotal role in determining when debts become unenforceable. This
January 11, 2024
Essack v Sun International: Legal Perspectives on Compulsive Gambling Liability
Introduction: In the case of Essack and Another v Sun International South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others, the Gauteng High Court grappled with the liability of
January 10, 2024
Restraint of Trade Agreements and Business Transfers
Introduction: In the ever-evolving legal landscape surrounding restraint of trade agreements and business transfers, two significant cases, Slo Jo Innovation (Pty) Ltd v Beedle in
November 9, 2023
Understanding the Shifrin Case and the “Written Variation” Rule in South African Contract Law
Introduction: In South African law, contracts play a pivotal role in regulating agreements between parties. The Shifrin case is a significant legal decision that has
November 9, 2023
Stemmet v Mokhethi – Commencement of Prescription in Latent Defects Case
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)
October 12, 2023