THE CORONA VIRUS – CONTRACTUAL ESCAPE CLAUSE?

Tuesday, 17 March 2020 Most contracts make provision for the termination of an agreement in the event of unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling his obligations under a contract. This is …

Is an unsigned electronic will valid?

09 November 2015   “My father recently passed away. His will was drafted by a financial planner who e-mailed the final draft to him, but which he never signed. We …

MAY I BEQUEATH MY ESTATE TO ANYONE?

Tuesday, 25 February 2020 May I bequeath my estate to whoever I choose, or am I obliged in law to benefit certain persons, for example, a spouse and children? If South African …

Property Law – ISSUE 04 – 2020

Friday, 06 March 2020 SMELLY: AGRICULTURAL LIVING OR ACTIONABLE NUISANCE? Jacobs NO and Others v Hylton Grange (Pty) Ltd and Others (A139/2019) [2020] ZAWCHC 14 (27 February 2020) This judgment …