When the defendant fails to file a statement of defence, this does not mean they are admitting to the claims of the plaintiff. This was…
Marthese HiliMarch 22, 2025
For a Defendant to be the correct Defendant, it must be shown that prima facie he or she were involved in the transaction. This was…
Marthese HiliMarch 3, 2025
A request for retrial will not be accepted by the Court if the request contests the interpretation of the First Court. This was held in…
Marthese HiliFebruary 15, 2025
The Developer must bear the expenses for reconstructing a common party wall when the height proposed in the development cannot be supported by the common…
Marthese HiliJanuary 18, 2025
An action for damages requires that there must be a direct link between the action and the consequences of that action for it to succeed.…
Marthese HiliDecember 28, 2024
Restorative justice focuses on repairing harm caused by criminal behaviour through reconciliation, accountability, and reintegration rather than solely punitive measures. This principle was notably applied…
Marthese HiliDecember 7, 2024
A deposit of rent in court is only valid if the tenant first offers payment to the owner. If payment is rejected then the tenant…
Marthese HiliNovember 28, 2024
On the 9th of August of 2024, the new Health and Safety at Work Act (therein after referred to as the ‘Act’) was published by…
Marthese HiliNovember 28, 2024
An agricultural lease may be paid by fruit or vegetables; however, the law dictates this must be mentioned in a written agreement. This was held…
Marthese HiliNovember 22, 2024
