LAND EXPROPRIATION: DETERMINING VALUE OF THE LAND FOR COMPENSATION Uys N.O and Another v Msiza and Others (1222/2016) [2017] ZASCA 130 (29 September 2017) Should the future development potential of land to be expropriated be accounted for in the calculation
Read MoreConsumers applying for credit are sometimes denied access to financing due to judgments appearing against their name, often without their knowledge. Relief can be obtained in applying for a rescission of that judgment in the event that the consumer has
Read MoreTITLE DEED CONDITIONS OBLIGING AN OWNER TO BUILD Bondev Midrand (Pty) Limited v Puling and Another, Bondev Midrand (Pty) Limited v Ramokgopa (802/2016, 803/2016) [2017] ZASCA 141 (2 October 2017) Developers often insert a provision in a purchaser’s title deed
Read MoreFor an agreement to come into effect, consensus must be reached in respect of all the material terms. If one party offers and the other accepts, but at the time of signing the latter makes alterations to the contract, can
Read MoreVALID CANCELLATION REQUIRES MORE THAN STATING THAT ANOTHER IS IN BREACH Smith and Another v Patsalosavis and Another (85341/2014) [2017] ZAGPJHC 230(11 August 2017) Procedural ‘formalities’ often crystallize from lessons learnt in everyday transacting. For the cancellation of agreements, unless
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