by Swarts Marais Attorneys | Aug 26, 2026 | Delict and Civil Claims
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” (Benjamin Franklin) On New Year’s Day in 2012, the rider was travelling along Airport Road (MR347), between George Airport and Blanco, when his motorcycle struck a pothole approximately 600mm wide. He lost control,...
by Swarts Marais Attorneys | Mar 2, 2026 | Consumer Law, Delict and Civil Claims
“Lemon law, noun – a law that states that you can return a motor vehicle to get it repaired or your money back if the vehicle is no good.” (Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries) The car you just bought on instalment sale turns out to be a complete lemon. But when you return...
by Swarts Marais Attorneys | Aug 26, 2025 | Delict and Civil Claims, Property
“Dance like no one is watching, but text, post, and email like it will be read in court one day.” (Anon) When can the target of rude comments and insults on a community Facebook group sue? The High Court recently grappled with a community debate over...
by Swarts Marais Attorneys | Mar 26, 2025 | Delict and Civil Claims
“The minute you read something that you can’t understand, you can almost be sure that it was drawn up by a lawyer.” (Will Rogers, cowboy and actor) We’ve all seen (and probably ignored) disclaimer notices as we enter shopping centres, restaurants, businesses, hotels,...
by Swarts Marais Attorneys | Apr 25, 2024 | Delict and Civil Claims
“If cars are required to be roadworthy, shouldn’t roads be required to be car-worthy?” (Online meme) If you fall victim to a pothole-infested road, don’t hesitate to sue for your losses. A recent High Court victory for a motorist claiming R8.6m in damages confirms yet...
by Swarts Marais Attorneys | Sep 26, 2023 | Delict and Civil Claims
“The path is smooth that leadeth on to danger” (William Shakespeare) Tripping over aisle blockages or slipping on floors made slick by spillages can happen in even the best-managed supermarkets, and injured shoppers regularly turn to our courts to claim damages from...
