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Powers of Attorney – “Mightier than the Sword”?
Not everybody has our best interest at heart, and it is necessary to have everything on paper so that you know your belongings are taken care of and the person you trust is acting with the required care and skills within the powers of a power of attorney. What...
Unanswered Summons? Here is your next step!
A default judgment is your next step when the party whom the action is brought against has failed to defend the claim. It is, therefore, reasonable to assume that the party is not disputing the claim sought. The default judgment process is governed by Rule 12 of the...
Does POPIA Apply To Social Media Posts?
The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 is to protect personal information and ensure that the right to privacy in terms of the Constitution is upheld. The POPIA further aims to protect an individual’s right to privacy by prohibiting the unlawful...
Constitutional Court Ruling On Muslim Marriages
On 28 June 2022, The Constitutional Court confirmed a Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling for Women's Legal Centre Trust v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others[1], which legally recognises Muslim marriages and declares certain sections of the Marriage...
Legal Documents Required For Marriage
You’re now engaged and have started planning for the big day on which you get to say, “I do!”. You have your guests list, venue and even photographer ready, but have you got your legal ducks in a row? Tying the knot can be an exciting process and experience for the...
What is a Usufruct and Why is it Important?
Many South Africans who own property want to ensure that the rights of their loved ones are protected concerning the property. They want to ensure their loved ones have control of the property, enjoy the benefits of the property, and reduce the possibility of any...
Business Rescue Bailout in South Africa
South Africa is still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, the looting and the most recent floods in KwaZulu Natal. So, how will South Africa's economy recover, if ever? The pandemic and all the other "crises" have left businesses in significant financial distress....
Debt Not Being Paid Off? Apply For a Garnishee Order!
A garnishee order can be obtained by a creditor once judgment has been granted against a debtor for payment owed to the creditor. A garnishee order by the court provides that a creditor may attach a portion of the debt owed by a third party, known as the garnishee. ...
Winner – WOZA Women in Law Awards
On 31 July 2022 SchoemanLaw Inc, represented by Kavita Kooverjee at this prestigious event, won the award for the Best South African Law Firm with Six Female Lawyers or Less. Our Nicolene Schoeman-Louw was the First Runner-up in the category for the Best in Commercial...
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