SIGNING SURETY – THE STING’S IN THE TAIL “She just did not want to be liable if he defaulted, a common regret felt by those who stand surety for defaulting debtors” (extract from judgment below) In the beginning…You are totally relaxed. The bank won’t give your son /daughter / spouse/partner/ company/ friend a loan unless...Read More

When you sell anything, our law requires that you deliver it to the buyer without any defects. That’s not easily achieved with property and you should always protect yourself with a voetstoots (“as is” or “without any warranty”) clause in your sale agreement. But, as a recent High Court case involving a house with roof leaks, defective...Read More