SCA clarifies when prescription starts on a builder’s repair warranty
Awareness of structural defects does not by itself mean a homeowner has the facts necessary to pursue a damages claim.
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Court shuts down attempt to ‘run out the clock’ on consumer complaint
The judgment confirms that the National Consumer Commission can pursue suppliers for ongoing misconduct – even when they try to stall a complaint into expiry.
Suspensive conditions: SCA clarifies when prescription starts
Until the suspensive condition is met, the right to performance is suspended and the prescription clock does not run.
How bank errors and unseen fees impacted customers
The OBS’s 2023 annual report unveils chargeback disputes, hidden fees, and administrative failures.
Acknowledgment of debt, even indirectly, halts prescription
The High Court confirms that an acknowledgment of debt, even if not directly made to the creditor, interrupts the time limit for legal action.
