by VDT Attorneys | Apr 6, 2014 | Consumer, Contract
Domicilium citandi et executandi is a Latin term which, if directly translated to English, means “house for summoning and upkeep”. The general meaning thereof can be construed as the address nominated by a party in a legal contract at which it elects to receive all...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 6, 2014 | Consumer, Medical, Medico-legal
Jeff is diagnosed with a certain type of cancer which qualifies as a PMB condition. A comprehensive treatment plan is proposed by his oncologist, and his oncologist proceeds to schedule the procedure as Jeff is under the impression that his medical scheme offers...
by VDT Attorneys | Oct 25, 2013 | Consumer, Information, Personal
POPI will have as its main aim the protection of personal information. It has been stated that POPI has been designed to protect personal information given the fact that in today’s digital age there are serious implications in how this type of information is handled....
by VDT Attorneys | Jun 25, 2013 | Consumer, Personal
What does the signing of this clause mean? Is the clause valid and enforceable? Can you not under any circumstances institute a valid claim against the hospital? Until recently, the answers to these questions were not in favour of the health care user. A decade ago...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 25, 2013 | Consumer, Small Business
The Act aims to protect the rights of the consumer and to promote a marketplace that is fair, accessible and sustainable. The terms and conditions of trade of a business must therefore create such a marketplace for the consumer and each business owner must ensure that...
by VDT Attorneys | Apr 25, 2013 | Consumer, Environment
This need to always consider the environment in each business decision made is epitomised by Section 2 of the National Environmental Management Act of 1998 which cautions that decisions should firstly, always try and minimize environmental damage or disturbance, and...
