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When a civil dispute arises, the first question is not only whether you have a valid claim, but where it should be pursued. South Africa's courts are not interchangeable. A claim for unpaid rent, for example, is unlikely to be heard in the same forum as a constitutional challenge or a multi-million rand commercial disp
When disputes cannot be resolved privately, civil litigation offers a structured legal pathway for resolving disagreements between individuals, businesses, or organisations. Unlike criminal cases, which involve the state prosecuting an accused person, civil cases deal with matters such as contracts, debts, property, an
Deciding whether to take someone to court is rarely a simple decision. Many people find themselves caught between frustration, financial loss, and uncertainty about whether their situation qualifies as a civil case. Should you sue to recover damages, enforce a contract, or protect your rights? Or would another route—su
When disputes arise, the first instinct is often to "take it to court." Litigation has long been the traditional path for resolving conflicts, but it is not always the most practical or beneficial one. Court processes can stretch on for years, cost enormous sums in legal fees, and play out in a very public forum.
South Africa's courts are often stretched to capacity, with long delays and high costs standing in the way of timely justice. For many people, this means that even relatively straightforward disputes can drag on for months or years, leaving litigants frustrated and financially strained. To address this challenge, court
This article summarises several important case law principles that guide how our courts deal with nuisance and related matters. It should be read as a general overview, as the outcome in any given dispute will depend on the facts of the case.
Disputes are an inevitable part of life, whether in business, family, or personal relationships. The question is not whether disagreements will arise, but how they will be resolved. In South Africa, mediation has become one of the most effective and increasingly preferred methods of dispute resolution. As part of the b
Trustees and managing agents of residential complexes and estates in South Africa are being cautioned to take immediate note of a new legal directive that carries serious legal consequences for non-compliance.
Value-Added Tax (VAT) is one of the most significant cost considerations for South African businesses, but many VAT-registered entities are unaware that they may be leaving money on the table when purchasing from non-VAT vendors.
We are delighted to announce Van Deventer Dowlath & Marx Incorporated (VDM) new partnership with Access Bank, a dynamic pan-African financial institution with a bold expansion strategy - especially in the South African market.
Divorce is never simple—but when one spouse is mentally ill or in a prolonged state of unconsciousness, the legal and ethical questions become far more complex. Can a person in such a vulnerable condition be divorced? And if so, are there any safeguards in place to protect them from being financially or legally exploit
No one enters a marriage expecting to end it in court. Yet for many South Africans, the breaking point arrives quietly—after years of distance, hurt, or disappointment—until living together becomes impossible. At that point, the law steps in. A marriage only ends in the eyes of the state when the legal grounds for divo
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