BFFs no More: The Verbal Agreement That Cost R1 Million
“My word is my bond.” (Once the motto of 16th-century merchants, adopted by ’90s hip-hop artists, and now tossed around [...]
Gift or Loan? A Cautionary Tale for the Season of Giving
“The bluntest pencil is better than the sharpest mind” (Unknown) The Festive Season is traditionally a time for giving, and [...]
Contracting with Trusts – Is a Majority Resolution Valid?
“Externally, trustees cannot disagree. In the external sphere the Trust functions by virtue of its resolutions, which have to be [...]
Can Your 👍Thumbs-Up Emoji or E-Signature Seal a Deal?
“…data messages or electronic signatures are now recognised in our law as equivalent to a proper basis upon which a [...]
Verbal Agreements – Not Much Good, But Lots of Bad and Ugly
“The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” (Spaghetti Western, 1966) A common myth – one that can get you into [...]
