A number of rules and legal principles govern the course of litigation. Those who have engaged with the process know that litigation can sometimes be messy, and to avoid unnecessary delays, these rules and principles must be adhered to.
In saying that, what happens…
There are instances where a court order or judgment contains mistakes, ambiguities or omissions which the court must correct or clarify to the litigants. Often, the purpose of such clarification or correction is to ensure that the proper and true intended purpose…
Introduction
The major events of recent years, particularly in South Africa, including the 2021 July civil unrest and 2022 Durban floods, have brought forth an issue...
The relationship between parents and their children creates rights, duties and responsibilities that are enforceable by law.
As a parent, you are responsible for your child,...
When does one become the owner of a fixed property in terms of a divorce settlement agreement?
For example, the settlement agreement may provide that within...
The South African courts have seen a rise in litigation dealing with substitution orders, within the area of public procurement law, since the seminal Constitutional...