Leahy
Attorneys Inc
In essence, the Latin phrase nec vi, nec clam, nec precario translates to “without force, without secrecy, and without permission”. According to the Prescription Act, a person can become the owner of
Professor C.G. van der Merwe, the doyen of sectional titles in South Africa, sets out the reasons for introducing sectional ownership into a legal system. He states that these reasons or aims
As digital technologies continue to evolve and integrate into everyday life, the application of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002 (“ECTA”) has become increasingly significant in both the public
We often focus our compassion on vulnerable children and their needs, but what about the elderly? In South Africa, too many parents spend their final years in destitution while their adult children
When faced with a legal issue or dispute many individuals want to know and understand the difference between an attorney and an advocate. This curiosity is understandable as it may seem like
In terms of the Legal Practice Act of 2014, an advocate is “a legal practitioner who is admitted and enrolled as such under this Act”. This means that a person with an
Under the amended legislative framework, members of a close corporation are now required to prepare annual financial statements (AFS) within six months after the financial year-end. This timeline was shortened from the
Within the framework of South Africa’s law of succession, constitutional values such as equality and non-discrimination have elevated children’s rights to inherit significantly. Our legal position currently has impacted both the status
Navigating the rules and regulations for short-term letting. With short-term letting and (more specifically) Airbnbs ramping up in South Africa, disgruntled owners and tenants are voicing their concerns when it comes to
When can the provisions of a trust deed be set aside? When you don’t stick to the rules. Far too many people pay their accountant or attorney a visit, draw up a
Divorce and maintenance claims are often emotionally charged and legally complex processes. In South Africa, the maintenance court, established under the Maintenance Act 99 of 1998, plays an important role in ensuring
When a person married in community of property is awarded their former spouse’s share in jointly owned property following a divorce, they can apply to the registrar of deeds for an endorsement