LITIGATION ARTICLES
Home » CORPORATE LAW » LITIGATION ARTICLES
Mafisa v Road Accident Fund and Another: Courts Cannot Unilaterally Amend Settlement Agreements
Introduction In the judgment of Mafisa v Road Accident Fund and Another, handed down on April 25, 2024, the Constitutional Court addressed a significant legal
Enforceability of Restraint of Trade Clauses
In the realm of South African law, the enforceability of restraint of trade clauses has recently been tested in the case of Epic Outdoor Media
Acceptance Of Virtually Signed Affidavits
In VJS v SH, the Western Cape High Court supported the remote commissioning of affidavits. See also our article on Ed Food SRL v Africa’s Best (Pty)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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