Tag: legal claim
Public liability insurance is not a free pass for careless behaviour
Recently, the Johannesburg High Court dismissed a personal injury case against an institution. The court found no evidence of negligence or wrongdoing on its part. In recent years, South Africa has witnessed a growing trend of litigation.
What does the law say about prescription periods in SA?
Are you aware that there is a prescription period for every claim? It would help if you were mindful of the prescription periods and how they apply to your claim. This article aims to explain the prescription periods, when they apply, and the exceptions to them. The prescription period is governed by the Prescription Act 68 of 1969 (the “Act”).
When are pleadings vague and embarrassing?
An exception may be raised when a summons or a pleading has an inherent defect. The main object of raising an exception is to shorten the legal proceedings because it would be unfair or prejudicial to one party if the matter were to continue.
