by VDT Attorneys | Apr 14, 2015 | Property
When you want to sell a house, you will normally instruct an estate agent to do so on your behalf. You will enter into an agreement with the agent called a mandate. Such a mandate will set out the exact scope of the estate agent’s services to be rendered. One will...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 14, 2015 | Child, Divorce, Family
The principle of ‘in the best interest of a child’ provides a framework for addressing a broad range of issues affecting children. This principle is regarded as of such importance that it was included in our Constitution. Section 28(2) of the Constitution provides...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 14, 2015 | Credit Act, Debt
‘Debt’ for purposes of prescription can be broadly interpreted as arising from and being due or owing under a contract, but also includes delictual debts. Prescription will usually start to run as soon as the debt becomes due. Should the debtor intentionally prevent...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 14, 2015 | Credit Act, Debt
What is a suretyship? A suretyship is an agreement between three parties being 1) the creditor, 2) the principal debtor and 3) the surety. In terms of this agreement, a surety in his personal capacity undertakes to fulfil the obligations due to the creditor by the...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 14, 2015 | Employment, Labour, Litigation
In this article, we will shed some light on the legal position from an employer / employee relationship perspective, address the right to privacy to be considered as well as establish the steps that need to be followed before a Nanny Cam can be used to monitor a...
