“I did not read the Contract Properly” – Caveat Subscriptor
“I did not read the contract properly.” – barely a week passes before we hear these words from clients again. The Caveat Subscriptor principal is a Latin term loosely translated: “let the signer beware.” In Burger v Central South African...
The “Bad Apple” Director ….. How to Step Back in Line or Say Your Goodbyes
Unfortunately, the “bad apple” director is not as fictitious a person as many companies would like to think. Let me clarify… A director who fails to comply with certain standards, or fails to honour certain agreements, has, in my view, deviated from what is reasonably...
Edictal Citation- You’ve Been Served!
A number of rules and legal principles govern the course of litigation. Those who have engaged with the process will know that litigation can sometimes be messy, and to avoid unnecessary delays, these rules and principles must be adhered to. In saying that, what...
Non-Paying Tenant Problem? Want to Disconnect the Electricity? Beware!
It is often a frustrating situation dealing with poor-paying tenants. The practical results could include a bond that the owner needs to pay, but it is not receiving the agreed rental whilst municipal charges continue to mount. It is often a consideration to...
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