When can you sue an employer for the wrongful acts of his/her staff? The law holds employers to be liable for the wrongs done by their employees in the course of their employment. This is called vicarious liability. Think of any company that comes to your mind. If any of its employees injures you duringContinue reading “Vicarious Liability”
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Frequently Asked Questions: Landlords and Tenants.
Renting out property means that you get to use something that doesn’t belong to you. The landlord (the person who owns the property) and the tenant (the person who is using it) have to make a special agreement called a lease. In the lease, they decide how long the tenant can stay on the property,Continue reading “Frequently Asked Questions: Landlords and Tenants.”
FAQs: Divorce, Separation & Death, the fate of the kids.
Custody and guardianship are legal roles taken on by one or both parents in cases of divorce or separation. The custodian has the right to stay with the child and control their day-to-day life, education, church or religion, and the people they associate with. The guardian is responsible for administering the child’s business affairs, suchContinue reading “FAQs: Divorce, Separation & Death, the fate of the kids.”
Medical Negligence
Can l sue my doctor or hospital for negligent treatment? A doctor must take all reasonable care in the treatment of a patient. If he fails to do so, and the patient suffers harm as a result, the patient can sue the doctor for negligence. The standard of care required from a doctor – workingContinue reading “Medical Negligence”
Guarantor/ Surety.
What is a guarantor? and should you agree to accept liability for someone else’s debt. Someone who agrees to stand as guarantor for another person’s debt becomes personally liable if the money is not repaid. If you sign such a guarantee you are promising that if he/she does not pay, you will. Only written guaranteesContinue reading “Guarantor/ Surety.”
Misrepresentation
What to do when someone misrepresents facts to induce you into an agreement or contract? When you enter into a contract you have bound yourself to perform the terms of that contract. The law expects you to do what you agreed to. However, there are situations where you can back out of a contract andContinue reading “Misrepresentation”
Inheritance.
Can you claim a share if you are left out of your parent’s or spouse’s will? Anyone can write in their will, who they want to give their property to after they pass on. However, the Courts have the power to override a person’s wishes as stated in a will. The power of the CourtsContinue reading “Inheritance.”
Third-party motor vehicle insurance.
How does the law protect all people against death, injury, or loss of property in traffic accidents? Every person who has a motor vehicle is required by the Road Traffic Act to have Third-party motor vehicle insurance. It is compulsory insurance. Normally a person has discretion on whether to buy insurance or not. Failure toContinue reading “Third-party motor vehicle insurance.”
Interdicts.
How do you stop another person from doing something you dont like? (legally) Anyone who is affected negatively by the actions of another person can seek an interdict. Perhaps you have a neighbour who is building a structure that invades a portion of your land or, a landlord has evicted you from rented premises withoutContinue reading “Interdicts.”
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