Case study of a tenant's claim: Stealing electricity "I live in a 2-bed semi-detached house I rent from my landlord who owns both of the joined houses.When I received my first two electricity accounts they seemed very high compared to what I was used to paying previously for an apartment of similar size and with […]
Who gets what? is the question that we get asked most when sitting down with clients to negotiate and finalise divorce settlement agreements. Whilst an uncontested divorce, where the parties are able to agree on the proprietary consequences (division of assets) gives room to cater to what best suits each couple in their circumstances, the […]
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In life we are faced with many EXPIRY DATES - coupons, foods, passports, drivers' licences, legal rights etc. But what are the effects? Generally Documents, including legal documents, are generally valid up to and including the date of expiry, but not the following date ie they haven't already expired on the expiry date. ∆ Sec […]
As we commemorate Freedom Day in South Africa again today, let's do justice to those who campaigned for freedom prior to 1994, and commit to ending the appalling abuse of power that marks the way in which our country is governed today. Let's end corruption, and the plundering of national resources that is crippling our […]
We record the end of another era as we pay tribute to Adrian Stowell, our Pietermaritzburg local attorney serving the KZN Deeds Office, who passed away yesterday. I first met Adrian, whose father founded the firm Stowell and Company, in 1982 when I commenced articles, fresh out of University when I completed my law degree. […]
Congratulations to Mc Naught and Co Director Mark Leathers and Estee Fourie who married at Tala Game Reserve near Durban at the weekend. The reception was also held at the game reserve. The bride looked stunning in her wedding gown. Guest comments: Congratulations Mark Leathers and Estee Fourie !! Best wishes on this wonderful journey, […]
We are often asked who owns a photograph - the wedding photographer or the client who commissioned the photos, or whether photos you publish on Facebook can be used by others freely. Governing laws In South Africa, the copyright in material - artwork, photos, designs, text etc - is governed by both common law, the […]
Mark Leathers, Director of Mc Naught and Co Inc, managed to complete the Two Oceans Marathon in under 5 ½ hours which bodes well for his debut Comrades Marathon in June. The entire team at Mc Naught and Company Inc always strive to give something back to our communities and to those less fortunate. […]
