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A summons is the first process for a legal claim where a Plaintiff has instituted an action against a Defendant.
Once the summons is served via Sheriff, you will have 10 days to respond with a Notice of Intention to Defend or attempt to negotiate a settlement with the Plaintiff.
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Many people are unsure of how the debt collection procedure in the South African courts works.
As a result, many people suffer prejudice due to a delay in the proceedings and in some instances the claim becomes prescribed (expired).
Our courts have specific requirements regarding debt collection which can be explained in different stages.
What are the Amendments and how do they impact on matters constituted prior to the commencement of this Act?
On the 31st July 2017, the President of the Republic of South Africa signed into law the “Courts of Law Amendment Act 7 of 2017” which changed certain sections of the Magistrates Court Act 1944.
After the Oscar Pistorius saga everyone is wondering about the procedures of a murder trial. In this article we will discuss the right to a fair trial.
Persons who commit disruptive acts of unacceptable behaviour in public places may be warned, arrested and subsequently prosecuted by the authorities. The offender shall be liable for a fine, imprisonment or both upon conviction. How is this enforcement of our rights achieved by an ordinary citizen?
What will happen to my vehicle after I have been involved in a motor vehicle accident and who will be responsible for the damages? Over and above the emotional and economical tension it causes a person and his family, there will always be legal principles that apply
Your neighbour is usually a reasonable man, but his trees’ branches overhang into your property, blocking your gutters with leaves, not to mention the root system creeping closer to your home’s foundation. When you confront him, he flatly refuses to do anything about it.
Facebook, Twitter and other social network sites are part of many people’s lives and serve as a useful vehicle for sharing one’s personal views. However, these sites may have unfortunate ramifications.
Na aanleiding van ‘n redelike hoeveelheid hond byt sake wat ons ontvang het en wat in duur litigasie ontaard het, het ons besluit om die risiko’s aan die eienaars uit te wys, hoe aanspreeklikheid ontstaan en hoe om hierdie risiko te ondervang.
The Road Accident Fund has created the assurance that public road users will be covered in the event of any motor vehicle accident which caused either injuries or death, and for the losses suffered thereby, such as medical expenses, loss of earnings and even general damage.
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