WHAT TO DO WHEN INJURED BY A DOMESTIC ANIMAL
Having a domesticated animal, such as a dog or horse, can be a great source of joy for its owner. However, such domesticated animals come with a lot of responsibility and potential liability. This is so because a person injured by a domestic animal can hold its owner liable for the damages suffered by such a person, […]
THE CONDICTIO INDEBITI: THE EXCUSABLE MISTAKE
South African law makes provision for the fact that a person should, in principle, be entitled to institute an action for restitution where their estate was impoverished without justification. An action for unjustified enrichment may exist if a Plaintiff transferred value to the Defendant and: The Defendant was enriched; The Plaintiff was impoverished; The Defendant’s enrichment was at the expense of the Plaintiff; The enrichment […]
HOW AND WHEN TO USE THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT
The small claims court (SCC) is for anyone who wants to institute a minor civil claim against someone else. You can also claim against companies and associations. However, the claims are limited to amounts that are less than R15 000. This excludes the State, meaning a person cannot make a claim against a local municipality, […]