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Navigating Force Majeure in South African contracts

Introduction Force Majeure is a contract clause that frees both parties from liability or obligation when an extraordinary event or circumstance is beyond the parties’ control. Examples of these events can be a war, strike, riot, crime, plague, or an event described…

Provided By SchoemanLaw Inc

by Robyn Shepherd

Navigating misrepresentation in contracts: Understanding your rights

Misrepresentation in contracts is a common issue that can lead to legal disputes and financial consequences. Understanding what constitutes misrepresentation and how it affects contractual obligations is crucial for both parties involved. What is misrepresentation…

Provided By Eversheds Sutherland

by Grant Williams and Helen Westman

Why strategically placed contract review is critical to having a great year

Introduction Businesses should realise that their style and strategy in managing business relationships should not be confined to marketing material only, but to their contracts as...

by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw

What is a contract playbook and why do you need one?

A contract playbook is a strategic document that serves as a guide or framework for creating, reviewing, and managing contracts within an organisation. It is...

by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw

Follow the process as stipulated in the contract

As a legal professional, it’s habitual to advise clients that they should read the terms of their contract carefully to ensure a proper understanding of...

by Raeesa Ebrahim Atkinson

Beware – Pre-contractual negotiations can affect your written contract

Interpreting a contract in South Africa has been no easy feat for our courts. When adjudicating not only do they have to consider legislation and...

by Lanham-Love Galbraith-Van Reenen

What is a usufruct and why is it important?

Many South Africans who own property want to ensure that the rights of their loved ones are protected in terms of their property. They want...

by SchoemanLaw Inc

#COVID19 – The understated importance of alternative dispute resolution clauses in contracts

The Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting nation-wide lockdown has tested every facet of the South African economy, its legal system and the ability of its...

by Raeesa Ebrahim Atkinson

Contract price as an element of a valid contract

There are certain essential elements which must be present in a contractual arrangement for an agreement to be deemed valid. As many may be aware,...

by Raeesa Ebrahim Atkinson

Contract: General Principles

About this publication: Contract: General Principles examines the concepts, principles and rules relating to contracts, and considers the jurisprudential, constitutional and social context in which contract...

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