judgement Articles
Drawing the Line: Finality in Litigation
March 27th, 2018 by | Court Disputes
The Court promotes finality in litigation. That is, once a Court has given a judgment which is ‘perfected’ (broadly speaking, a court’s equivalent to ‘signed, sealed and delivered’), then the matter is over. This is subject to certain exceptions, the most significant of which are: (1) a statutory right of appeal; and (2) a right… Read more »
SA Supreme Court – Importance of Reasons for Decision
March 20th, 2018 by | Court Disputes
Justice must not only be done; it must be seen to be done. One key part of that commandment is that a court, when reaching a decision, must give reasons for that decision. Why is it Important for Courts to Provide Reasons? A court hearing any appeal from, or judicial review of, the decision needs… Read more »
How to Secure Payment of a Judgement Debt
September 11th, 2012 by | Court Disputes, Debt Collection, Finance & Securities
So you have finally got a judgment against a person for the sum of money that he owes you. The next step is to actually realise the money and often that can take time. The Problem: Say that while you negotiate a payment plan for your judgment sum to be paid to you, the debtor… Read more »
