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Harnessing the Power of Provisional Sentence Procedure in South African Law

by Robyn Shepherd | Jan 30, 2026 | Common Law

Introduction In South African procedural law, the provisional sentence procedure is a highly effective mechanism. This legal tool allows plaintiffs to secure a provisional judgment for debts based on liquid documentary evidence. It provides a faster resolution...

Delictual Claim For Business Email Compromise

by Guest Author | Jul 10, 2024 | Common Law

The delictual claim in the case of Edward Nathan Sonnenberg Inc v Hawarden shows the test that must be met to prove, economic loss, wrongfulness and the duty of care where there was a business email compromise (BEC) of the plaintiff, when buying property, and steps...

Cohabitation and Legal Recognition in South Africa

by Robyn Shepherd | Jun 7, 2024 | Common Law, Family Law

Introduction Cohabitation, commonly known as living together, common law marriage, or a domestic partnership, is not acknowledged as a legal relationship by South African law. Consequently, no legal framework exists to govern the rights of individuals in such...

The Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

by Guest Author | Mar 4, 2024 | Common Law, Foreign Judgements

The implementation of foreign judgments in South Africa is regulated by two main authorities: the Enforcement of Foreign Civil Judgments Act (32/1998) (EFCJ) and common law principles. Enforcement of Foreign Civil Judgments Act: Under the EFCJ, applicable only to...

Harnessing the Power of Provisional Sentence Procedure in South African Law

Delictual Claim For Business Email Compromise

Cohabitation and Legal Recognition in South Africa

The Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

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