Litigation

March 1, 2022

The cost of losing a legal battle

I recently sued someone who owes me R50,000. The Court found that the loan agreement was invalid and that the amount was not owed to me. The legal costs were subsequently awarded […]
June 28, 2021

Finding yourself in contempt of court is no small matter

When you are on the receiving end of a court order, it would be wise to obey the terms set out in it. Disobedience in terms of a court order may cause you to be in […]
April 17, 2019

BIG CHANGE TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT

As of 1 April 2019, the Small Claims Court Jurisdiction has increased from R15 000 to R20 000.There are 414 small claims courts in South Africa, […]
November 27, 2018

THE CANNABIS JUDGMENT: IS IT LEGAL NOW?

Cannabis has historically been criminalised in South Africa. It has, until recently, been a criminal offence to possess, cultivate or use cannabis. However, this position has […]
June 27, 2018

WHEN DOES PRESCRIPTION OF A DEBT START?

Debt does not last forever, after a period of time it prescribes and becomes invalid. Prescribed debt can be explained as old debt that has not […]
June 27, 2018

THE A, B AND C OF SERVICE OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS

How are legal documents supposed to be served, and what is regarded as invalid service? Purpose of service of legal documents: The fundamental rule with regards […]
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