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Navigating Procedural Complexities of Filing a Notice of Intention to Defend, Excipiable Points and Amendments to Pleading

It is common knowledge that a party serving and filing its notice of intention to defend within the requisite 10 (ten) days in action proceedings.  However, it is imperative to note that the rules of exceptions state that following: “Rule 23(1)(a) – where a party intends to take an exception that a pleading is vague […]

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Understanding Lease Agreement Pitfalls and the Consumer Protection Act, Breach Remedies, and Legal Implications

Introduction The matter dealt with a fixed lease agreement (“the agreement”) between the Lessor and Lessee for a residential property. The parties entered into the agreement for the monthly rental in the amount of R 14 000.00 for occupancy of the Lessor’s residential property. The fixed period of the agreement was for 1 calendar year. Cancellation

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Protecting Your Business by Identifying Scams, Extortion, and Unauthorized Contracts in the Corporate Industry

This informative case study is a preventative measure to not fall victim to scams and extortion tactics implored. An employee of Company PP signed a White Pages telephone directory form without the director and/or authorised party’s consent and/or knowledge of the aforesaid form. The employee failed to inform the director that the employee signed on

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