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. […]
How do you recover money you have lent to someone? In short, don’t lend anyone money unless you plan on gifting them the money. Money lending is regulated and you need to be compliant with and registered under the National Credit Act to be able to lend and recover funds lent. Loans not made in […]
When accepting deposits for Orders, make sure the customer accepts written terms and conditions dealing with the situation where the deposit is paid, the item ordered is either made or procured, and the customer never collects the item or cancels the sale, or you just can't get hold of them. Written Terms and Conditions take […]
SOLAR RUSH... With the growing need in South Africa to be less reliant on the national power grid, there's a rush to get free power from the sun and instal solar power equipment. What if you live in a sectional title complex? All Bodies Corporate control the 'common' areas in a complex and roofs […]
What are the consequences of paying an admission of guilt fine? It is unfortunate that some people may pay the admission of guilt fine without committing the alleged criminal offence, only to discover the repercussions later. ‘The main consequence is that the accused admits that [he or she] did in fact commit the alleged criminal […]
🔴 FAMILY LAW COURTS / 🔴 PARENTAL ALIENATION Over 84%+ of standard family law cases in most countries the FATHER is seeking access/joint custody from the biological mother; hence a lot of fathers and children experience Parental Alienation. However, due to the LGBTQI+/CPS, more children are been removed from parents into adoption, increasing the number […]
