High Court clarifies interpretation of amended Rule 4 in service matters
The Western Cape Division holds that affixing a summons does not automatically satisfy the amended service rule in default judgment applications.
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Dead on arrival: Court strikes claim issued after borrower’s death
The High Court strikes FirstRand’s repossession action after finding the defendant died months before summons was issued.
Tax disputes: compliance and the interests of justice trump rigid timelines
The Supreme Court of Appeal found in favour of SARS despite it ignoring a 45-day timeline for more than a year.
What businesses should know about the legal debt collection process
When faced with a bad debtor, establish whether the contractual relationship is a specific contract and/or a standard terms and conditions contract.
