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Administrative Law TermsTerm
Administrative Law180-day rule
Time limit generally used for PAJA review applications.
Explore termCompetition Law TermsTerm
Competition LawAbuse of dominance
Conduct by a powerful firm that harms competition.
Explore termConstitutional Law TermsTerm
Constitutional LawAccess to courts
Right to have disputes decided by a court or lawful forum.
Explore termCriminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawAccused person
Person formally alleged to have committed an offence.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureAction proceedings
Civil case started by summons where facts may be disputed.
Explore termDebt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionAdministration order
Magistrates Court debt administration process for qualifying debtors.
Explore termAdministrative Law TermsTerm
Administrative LawAdministrative action
Government or public-power decision that affects rights.
Explore termCommercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawAdmiralty Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to commercial law work.
Explore termLawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
LawyersAdmitted Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to lawyers work.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawAdoption
Legal process creating a permanent parent-child relationship.
Explore termLawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
Legal ServicesAdvocate
A legal practitioner often briefed for specialist court work, opinions, and advocacy.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureAffidavit
A sworn written statement used as evidence or support in legal proceedings.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawAffirmative action
Lawful measures to advance designated groups under employment equity rules.
Explore termProperty Law TermsTerm
Property LawAlternative accommodation
Replacement housing considered in eviction matters, especially homelessness risk.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureAmendment
Changing pleadings or documents with proper notice or permission.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawAnnual leave
Paid yearly leave entitlement.
Explore termCorporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawAnnual return
Yearly CIPC filing confirming company status and information.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawAnnulment
Court process treating a marriage as invalid rather than merely ended.
Explore termNotarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesAntenuptial Contract
Contract signed before marriage to regulate the marital property system.
Explore termNotarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesApostille
Certificate used to authenticate certain documents for use in another country.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureApplicant
Person asking court for relief in application proceedings.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureApplication proceedings
Case started by notice of motion and affidavit evidence.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawArbitration
Formal dispute hearing where a commissioner can make a binding labour award.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawArbitration Award
Binding written decision issued after arbitration.
Explore termCriminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawArrest
Being taken into police custody because authorities suspect an offence.
Explore termImmigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawAsylum seeker permit
Temporary document while refugee claim is being decided.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawAttachment of debts for maintenance
Order attaching money owed to a maintenance defaulter.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawAttachment of emoluments for maintenance
Order requiring salary deductions for maintenance.
Explore termDebt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionAttachment of immovable property
Sheriff attaches land or a home for possible sale in execution.
Explore termDebt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionAttachment of movable property
Sheriff attaches movable assets to satisfy a judgment.
Explore termLawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
Legal ServicesAttorney
A legal practitioner who commonly works directly with clients and law firms.
Explore termCivil ProcedureTerm
Civil ProcedureAttorney Correspondent
A legal role or search category connected to civil procedure work.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawAutomatically Unfair Dismissal
Dismissal for a prohibited reason such as pregnancy, union activity, or protected rights.
Explore termCommercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawAviation Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to commercial law work.
Explore termCriminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawBail
Court-approved release before trial, usually with conditions.
Explore termCriminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawBail appeal
Challenge to a refused or unsuitable bail decision.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawBargaining council
Sector body that may handle disputes and collective labour matters.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawBasic Conditions of Employment Act
Law setting minimum employment conditions such as hours, leave, and notice.
Explore termTrusts TermsTerm
TrustsBeneficial owner of a trust
Person who ultimately owns, controls, or benefits from a trust.
Explore termCorporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawBeneficial ownership
Natural people who ultimately own or control a company.
Explore termWills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesBeneficiary
Person or entity who receives a benefit from a will, trust, or estate.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawBenefits dispute
Dispute about employment benefits that may fall under unfair labour practice rules.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawBest interests of the child
Main standard courts use when deciding child-related matters.
Explore termConstitutional Law TermsTerm
Constitutional LawBill of Rights
Constitutional rights that bind the state and sometimes private parties.
Explore termCorporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawBoard resolution
Formal record of a board decision.
Explore termProperty Law TermsTerm
Property LawBody corporate
Legal management body made up of sectional title owners.
Explore termConveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingBond cancellation
Removal of an existing registered mortgage bond.
Explore termConveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingBond cancellation attorney
Attorney cancelling the sellers existing bond.
Explore termConveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingBond registration attorney
Attorney registering a buyers mortgage bond.
Explore termCommercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawBreach of contract
Failure to do what a contract requires.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawBreach of protection order
Failure to comply with a protection order.
Explore termCorporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawBusiness rescue
Companies Act process to rehabilitate a financially distressed company.
Explore termLegal CareersTerm
Legal CareersCandidate Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to legal careers work.
Explore termTax Law TermsTerm
Tax LawCapital gains tax
Tax effect when disposing of an asset for a gain.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawCare of a child
Day-to-day responsibility for a childs wellbeing and upbringing.
Explore termMedical Negligence TermsTerm
Medical NegligenceCausation
Link between negligent care and the patients harm.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCCMA
Public body that helps resolve workplace disputes through conciliation and arbitration.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCCMA rescission
Application to set aside a CCMA ruling or award in limited circumstances.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCCMA Review
Labour Court process used to challenge a CCMA award on review grounds.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCertificate of outcome
CCMA document confirming whether conciliation resolved the dispute.
Explore termNotarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesCertified Copy
Copy certified as a true copy of an original document.
Explore termCriminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawCharge sheet
Formal document stating the criminal charge.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawChild
Person under 18 years old.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawChild abduction
Wrongful removal or retention of a child.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawChild and youth care centre
Registered residential care facility for children needing placement.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawChild exposed to domestic violence
Child seeing, hearing, or being affected by domestic violence.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawChild in need of care and protection
Child whose safety or wellbeing may require statutory protection.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawChild Maintenance
Financial support for a child.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawChildrens Court
Court dealing with care, protection, and other child-related matters.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureCivil appeal
Asking a higher court to change a judgment.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureCivil review
Asking a court to examine legality or procedure of a decision.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureCivil trial
Hearing where witnesses and evidence are presented.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureClaim in reconvention
Counterclaim by the defendant against the plaintiff.
Explore termInsurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawClaim repudiation
Insurer rejects liability for a claim.
Explore termBanking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceClearing
Exchange of payment instructions before settlement.
Explore termWills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesCodicil
Document that amends an existing will.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawCoercive behaviour
Pressure or threats used to force or restrict choices.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCOIDA
Compensation system for employees injured or made ill through work.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureCombined summons
Summons with particulars of claim attached.
Explore termCommercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawCommercial Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to commercial law work.
Explore termNotarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesCommissioner of Oaths
Person authorised to administer oaths and commission certain sworn documents.
Explore termProperty Law TermsTerm
Property LawCommon property
Shared parts of a sectional title scheme managed by the body corporate.
Explore termCorporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawCompany registration
Creating a company with CIPC so it exists legally.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawComplainant in domestic violence
Person applying for protection or reporting domestic violence.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCon-arb
Combined conciliation and arbitration process, often scheduled on the same day.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawConciliation
Settlement-focused meeting where a commissioner helps parties try to resolve a labour dispute.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCondonation
Request for permission to proceed after missing a legal deadline.
Explore termProperty Law TermsTerm
Property LawConduct rules
Rules about behaviour or use in a sectional title scheme.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureConsent judgment
Judgment granted because the defendant agreed to it.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureConsolidation
Combining related cases to be heard together.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawConstructive Dismissal
Resignation because continued employment became intolerable.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal ServicesConsultation Fee
Fee charged for an initial or follow-up meeting with a legal professional.
Explore termConsumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionConsumer complaint
Complaint about supplier conduct under consumer protection law.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawContact with a child
Maintaining a personal relationship and communication with a child.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawContested Divorce
Divorce where spouses do not agree on one or more issues.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationContingency Fee
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawControlling behaviour
Conduct that controls movement, choices, contact, money, or daily life.
Explore termConveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingConveyancer
Attorney admitted to prepare and lodge property transfer deeds.
Explore termConveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingConveyancing
The legal process for transferring ownership of property.
Explore termConveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingConveyancing Attorney
A legal professional or search category connected to conveyancing work.
Explore termConsumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionCooling-off period
Time to cancel certain transactions without penalty.
Explore termIntellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyCopyright
Protection for original creative works, usually without registration.
Explore termCorporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawCorporate Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to corporate law work.
Explore termCivil ProcedureTerm
Civil ProcedureCorrespondent Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to civil procedure work.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureCosts order
Order saying who must pay legal costs.
Explore termBanking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceCredit agreement
Agreement where payment is deferred or money is lent under credit law.
Explore termBanking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceCredit bureau
Entity collecting and reporting credit information.
Explore termBanking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceCredit provider
Person or business extending regulated credit.
Explore termCriminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawCriminal appeal
Challenge to conviction, sentence, or legal ruling.
Explore termCriminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawCriminal Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to criminal law work.
Explore termCriminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawCriminal record
Official record of convictions or relevant criminal status.
Explore termCriminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawCriminal sentence
Punishment or order after conviction.
Explore termImmigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawCritical skills visa
Work visa for listed scarce or critical skills.
Explore termProperty Law TermsTerm
Property LawCSOS dispute
Community Schemes Ombud Service complaint about scheme issues.
Explore termWills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesCurator
Person appointed to manage affairs or property for someone unable to do so.
Explore termBanking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceCustomer due diligence
Checks to identify and understand a client for AML purposes.
Explore termTax Law TermsTerm
Tax LawCustoms duty
Tax or duty on imported or exported goods.
Explore termIntellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyCyber Law
A South African legal information term connected to intellectual property research and legal-service discovery.
Explore termMedical Negligence TermsTerm
Medical NegligenceDamages
Money claimed for proven loss or harm.
Explore termCommercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawData processing agreement
Contract allocating POPIA responsibilities for personal information.
Explore termDebt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionDebt Collection Attorney
A legal professional or search category connected to debt collection work.
Explore termBanking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceDebt counsellor
NCR-registered person assisting consumers under debt review.
Explore termDebt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionDebt rearrangement order
Court order restructuring qualifying credit obligations.
Explore termDebt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionDebt review
NCA process where a debt counsellor assesses over-indebtedness.
Explore termWills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesDeceased estate
Assets and liabilities left by a person who died.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureDeclaration
Plaintiffs fuller statement of claim after a defended summons.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawDecree Of Divorce
Court order formally ending a marriage.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawDeductions from remuneration
Amounts taken from wages, allowed only under legal or agreed conditions.
Explore termConveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingDeed Of Transfer
Document used to register transfer of property ownership.
Explore termConveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingDeeds Office
Government office where property transfers and real rights are registered.
Explore termConveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingDeeds Office fees
Statutory registry fees payable for deeds transactions or searches.
Explore termConveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingDeeds search
Search of registered property facts, deeds, bonds, or ownership details.
Explore termConveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingDeedsWEB
Online Deeds Office information service.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureDefault Judgment
Judgment granted when a party fails to respond or defend in time.
Explore termConsumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionDefective goods
Goods that are unsafe, poor quality, or not fit for purpose.
Explore termCriminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawDefence Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to criminal law work.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureDefendant
Person or entity being sued in an action.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawDemotion
Reduction in status, role, responsibility, or pay.
Explore termImmigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawDeportation
Removal of a foreign national under immigration law.
Explore termConsumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionDirect marketing
Marketing aimed directly at consumers, with opt-out and privacy rules.
Explore termCorporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawDirector
Person legally responsible for managing company affairs.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawDischarge of maintenance order
Ending an existing maintenance order where legally justified.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawDisciplinary Hearing
Workplace hearing used to consider alleged misconduct or other disciplinary issues.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureDiscovery
Exchange of relevant documents before trial.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawDismissal For Misconduct
Termination of employment because of alleged misconduct.
Explore termCommercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawDistribution agreement
Contract for resale or distribution of goods.
Explore termCriminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawDiversion
Alternative process that can avoid ordinary prosecution in suitable cases.
Explore termTax Law TermsTerm
Tax LawDividends tax
Tax withheld on dividends paid by companies.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawDivorce
Legal ending of a marriage by court order.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawDivorce Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to family law work.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawDivorce Settlement Agreement
Agreement recording divorce settlement terms.
Explore termNotarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesDocument Authentication
Process for confirming a document or signature for official or overseas use.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawDomestic relationship
Relationship covered by domestic violence law.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawDomestic violence
Abusive conduct in a domestic relationship causing harm or fear.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawDomestic violence safety monitoring notice
Notice used in the domestic violence safety monitoring framework.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawDuty of support
Legal duty to maintain another person where the law recognises responsibility.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawEconomic abuse
Withholding or controlling money, resources, or necessities abusively.
Explore termMining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawElectricity generation licence
NERSA licence for regulated electricity generation activities.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawElectronic communications direction
Court direction connected to abusive electronic communication.
Explore termMining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawEmbedded generation
On-site or connected generation serving a user or facility.
Explore termDebt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionEmoluments attachment order
Court order requiring salary deductions toward judgment debt.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawEmotional abuse
Non-physical abuse such as degrading, threatening, or harmful conduct.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawEmployment equity plan
Employer plan for equity measures where required.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawEmployment Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to labour law work.
Explore termMining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawEnvironmental authorisation
Approval for activities with environmental impacts.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawEqual pay for equal value
Principle that unfair pay differences for equal-value work can be discriminatory.
Explore termConstitutional Law TermsTerm
Constitutional LawEquality
Right to equal protection and benefit of the law.
Explore termProperty Law TermsTerm
Property LawESTA occupier
Rural or agricultural land occupier protected by ESTA.
Explore termProperty Law TermsTerm
Property LawEstate agent commission
Payment claimed by an agent or property practitioner for a mandate.
Explore termWills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesEstate duty
Tax charged on some deceased estates.
Explore termWills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesEstate Planning Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to wills and estates work.
Explore termProperty Law TermsTerm
Property LawEviction order
Court order authorising removal of an occupier.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureException
Objection that a pleading is legally defective.
Explore termProperty Law TermsTerm
Property LawExclusive use area
Part of common property reserved for one owners use.
Explore termDebt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionExecution
Legal process to enforce a judgment.
Explore termWills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesExecutor
Person appointed to administer a deceased estate.
Explore termMining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawExploration right
Right to explore for petroleum resources.
Explore termCriminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawExpungement
Legal process to remove qualifying criminal record information.
Explore termCriminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawFair trial
Constitutional right to a lawful and fair criminal process.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawFamily Advocate
Official who assists courts in matters involving children and family disputes.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawFamily Counsellor
Professional assisting the Family Advocate in child-related enquiries.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawFamily Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to family law work.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawFamily responsibility leave
Leave for specified family events such as child illness or death of close family.
Explore termBanking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceFICA compliance
Anti-money-laundering duties under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.
Explore termProperty Law TermsTerm
Property LawFidelity Fund Certificate
Certificate showing a property practitioner or firm is registered and compliant.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawFinal protection order
Confirmed protection order after the respondent has had a chance to be heard.
Explore termDebt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionFinancial enquiry
Court enquiry into a debtors ability to pay.
Explore termBanking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceFinancial services provider
Business authorised to give financial advice or intermediary services.
Explore termConveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingFixtures and fittings
Items attached to the property, usually included unless excluded.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawFoster care
Court-supervised alternative care placement for a child.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureFounding affidavit
First sworn statement setting out the applicants facts.
Explore termCommercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawFranchise agreement
Contract allowing use of a brand and business system.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationFree Legal Advice
A South African legal information term connected to legal education research and legal-service discovery.
Explore termConstitutional Law TermsTerm
Constitutional LawFreedom and security of the person
Right against arbitrary detention and violence, including bodily integrity.
Explore termCorporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawFundamental transaction
Major company change such as merger, disposal, or scheme.
Explore termDebt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionGarnishee order
Order attaching a debt owed by a third party to the judgment debtor.
Explore termRAF Claims TermsTerm
RAF ClaimsGeneral damages
Non-financial loss, such as pain and suffering.
Explore termImmigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawGeneral work visa
Visa for employment where requirements are met.
Explore termWills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesGuardians Fund
Fund administered for certain money due to minors or protected persons.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawGuardianship
Authority to make major legal decisions for a child.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawHarassment in domestic violence
Repeated unwanted conduct that harms or causes fear.
Explore termWills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesHeir
Person entitled to inherit under a will or intestate law.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureHigh Court
Superior court for serious, high-value, complex, or inherent-jurisdiction matters.
Explore termProperty Law TermsTerm
Property LawHOA consent
Homeowners association approval sometimes required before transfer or changes.
Explore termMedical Negligence TermsTerm
Medical NegligenceHPCSA complaint
Professional conduct complaint against a registered practitioner.
Explore termConstitutional Law TermsTerm
Constitutional LawHuman dignity
Constitutional right protecting a persons inherent worth.
Explore termConstitutional Law TermsTerm
Constitutional LawHuman Rights Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to constitutional law work.
Explore termImmigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawImmigration Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to immigration law work.
Explore termConsumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionImplied warranty of quality
Consumer protection that goods must meet reasonable quality standards.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawIncapacity dismissal
Dismissal linked to inability to perform, illness, injury, or incapacity.
Explore termTax Law TermsTerm
Tax LawIncome tax
Tax on taxable income.
Explore termMedical Negligence TermsTerm
Medical NegligenceInformed consent
Agreement to treatment after being told material information.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationInitial Consultation
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
Explore termInsurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawInsurance exclusion
Policy wording that removes cover for specified events.
Explore termInsurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawInsurance premium
Amount paid to keep insurance cover active.
Explore termInsurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawInsurer
Licensed business that underwrites insurance risk.
Explore termIntellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyIntellectual Property Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to intellectual property work.
Explore termTrusts TermsTerm
TrustsInter vivos trust
Trust created between living persons.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureInterdict
Court order stopping or requiring specific conduct.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawInterim protection order
Temporary protection order granted before final confirmation.
Explore termAdministrative Law TermsTerm
Administrative LawInternal remedy
Appeal or complaint process that may need to be used before court.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureIntervention
Non-party asks to join because the order affects them.
Explore termWills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesIntestate succession
Default inheritance rules when there is no valid will.
Explore termWills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesInvalid will
Will that may fail because legal requirements were not met.
Explore termIntellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyIP licence
Permission to use intellectual property under agreed terms.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawIrretrievable breakdown
Ground showing the marriage has broken down beyond reasonable restoration.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureJoinder
Adding a party who must be part of the case.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureJudgment
Courts decision or order.
Explore termDebt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionJudgment creditor
Party entitled to enforce a judgment.
Explore termDebt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionJudgment debtor
Party who must satisfy a judgment.
Explore termAdministrative Law TermsTerm
Administrative LawJudicial review
Court process to set aside unlawful administrative action.
Explore termCourt Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureJurisdiction
Courts legal power to hear a case.
Explore termAdministrative Law TermsTerm
Administrative LawJust administrative action
Right to lawful, reasonable, procedurally fair administrative action.
Explore termProperty Law TermsTerm
Property LawJust and equitable eviction
Court test balancing owner rights, occupier circumstances, and fairness.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawLabour Appeal Court
Appeal court for labour-law judgments.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawLabour Court
Specialist court that hears labour and employment disputes.
Explore termLabour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawLabour Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to labour law work.
Explore termLawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLaw Firm
Legal practice through which one or more legal professionals provide legal services.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLaw Firm Directory
Searchable listing that helps users compare law firms by location, service area, and firm profile information.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLaw Society
A South African legal information term connected to legal education research and legal-service discovery.
Explore termLawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLawyer
General word people use for a person who provides legal services, including attorneys and advocates.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLawyer Directory
Searchable listing that helps users compare lawyers by legal issue, location, and profile information.
Explore termLawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
LawyersLawyer Referral
A legal role or search category connected to lawyers work.
Explore termConsumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionLay-by agreement
Consumer pays instalments before receiving goods.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawLaying-in expenses
Birth-related expenses that may arise in maintenance matters.
Explore termProperty Law TermsTerm
Property LawLease cancellation
Ending a lease before eviction can proceed against a former tenant.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLegal Aid
A South African legal information term connected to legal education research and legal-service discovery.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLegal Aid South Africa
Public legal assistance system that may help qualifying people access legal advice or representation.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLegal Consultation
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLegal Cover
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLegal Fees
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
Explore termInsurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawLegal Insurance
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLegal Practice Council
South Africa's statutory regulator for legal practitioners.
Explore termLawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLegal Practitioner
Formal regulatory term for admitted and enrolled attorneys and advocates.
Explore termFamily Law TermsTerm
Family LawLegal separation
Living apart while still legally married; not a standalone SA divorce status.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLegal Services
Professional help with legal rights, disputes, documents, advice, representation, or transactions.
Explore termLegal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLegal Services Provider
A South African legal information term connected to legal education research and legal-service discovery.
Explore termAdministrative Law TermsTerm
Administrative LawLegality review
Constitutional review route for public power outside PAJA.
Explore termWills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesLetter of authority
Masters authority often used for smaller estates.
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Debt CollectionLetter of Demand
A written demand for payment before legal action.
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Wills and EstatesLetter of executorship
Masters document authorising an executor to act.
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Property LawLevy arrears
Unpaid body corporate or community scheme levies.
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ConveyancingLevy clearance certificate
Body corporate or HOA confirmation that levies are paid before transfer.
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Corporate LawLiquidation
Winding up a company and distributing assets to creditors.
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Wills and EstatesLiquidation and distribution account
Estate account showing assets, debts, costs, and distribution.
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ConveyancingLodgement
Submission of transfer or bond documents to the Deeds Office.
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Insurance LawLong-term insurance
Insurance linked to life, disability, funeral, or investment-type risks.
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RAF ClaimsLoss of income
Earnings lost because of accident injuries.
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RAF ClaimsLoss of support
Financial support lost after death of a breadwinner.
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Labour LawLRA Form 7.11
CCMA referral form used to start many labour disputes.
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Labour LawLRA Form 7.13
Form commonly used to request arbitration after failed conciliation.
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Civil ProcedureMagistrates Court
Lower court handling many civil claims within statutory limits.
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Family LawMaintenance Arrears
Unpaid maintenance that is overdue.
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Family LawMaintenance complaint
Application or complaint lodged to start maintenance proceedings.
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Family LawMaintenance Court
Court process for maintenance claims and enforcement.
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Family LawMaintenance enquiry
Court enquiry into whether maintenance should be ordered, changed, or enforced.
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Family LawMaintenance investigator
Official who gathers information about income, location, or financial position.
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Family LawMaintenance officer
Court official who handles and investigates maintenance complaints.
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Family LawMaintenance Order
Court order requiring payment of maintenance.
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Family LawMaintenance warrant of execution
Court process to attach property for unpaid maintenance.
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Property LawManagement rules
Rules for administration, meetings, trustees, and finances.
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Civil ProcedureMandament van spolie
Remedy to restore possession taken unlawfully without consent.
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ConveyancingMandatory disclosure form
Seller or lessor disclosure of known property defects in property-practitioner processes.
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Commercial LawMaritime Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to commercial law work.
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Labour LawMaternity leave
Leave connected to pregnancy and childbirth.
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Medical NegligenceMedical negligence
Healthcare providers failure to meet required care causing harm.
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Medical NegligenceMedical Negligence Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to medical negligence work.
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Medical NegligenceMedical records
Health records used to prove treatment, advice, and harm.
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Corporate LawMemorandum of Incorporation
Company constitutional document setting governance rules.
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Competition LawMerger notification
Filing a notifiable merger with competition authorities.
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RAF ClaimsMerits and quantum
Liability assessment and amount of damages.
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Mining and Energy LawMine health and safety
Legal duties to protect workers and manage mine safety risks.
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Mining and Energy LawMining right
Right granted under mining law to mine minerals.
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ConveyancingMortgage bond
Registered security over property for a loan.
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Labour LawNational minimum wage
Lowest hourly wage generally allowed by law, subject to official updates.
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Banking and FinanceNational Payment System
Regulated payment, clearing, and settlement system.
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Mining and Energy LawNERSA registration
Energy regulator registration where licensing is not required.
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Notarial ServicesNotarial Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to notarial services work.
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Notarial ServicesNotarial Services
Legal services involving notarial execution, authentication, and specialised notarial documents.
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Notarial ServicesNotary
Attorney admitted and authorised to perform certain notarial acts.
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Notarial ServicesNotary Public
A legal role or search category connected to notarial services work.
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Civil ProcedureNotice Of Intention To Defend
Notice filed to show that a defendant intends to defend a claim.
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Civil ProcedureNotice Of Motion
Court document used to start or bring an application.
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Labour LawNotice period
Minimum notice required to terminate employment.
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ConveyancingOccupation date
Date buyer or tenant may physically move in.
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Labour LawOccupational detriment
Workplace retaliation linked to protected disclosure.
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ConveyancingOccupational rent
Rent paid when occupation happens before ownership transfers.
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ConveyancingOffer to purchase
Written sale agreement setting price, conditions, and obligations.
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Civil ProcedureOffer to settle
Formal proposal to resolve the dispute.
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Labour LawOperational Requirements
Business-related reasons that may justify retrenchment.
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Civil ProcedureOpposing affidavit
Respondents sworn answer to an application.
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Labour LawOrdinary hours of work
Regular working hours before overtime rules apply.
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Immigration LawOverstay
Remaining after visa or permit validity expires.
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Labour LawOvertime
Work beyond ordinary hours, usually requiring extra pay or agreement.
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Legal CareersParalegal
A legal role or search category connected to legal careers work.
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Labour LawParental leave
Leave available to qualifying parents after birth or adoption-related events.
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Family LawParental responsibilities and rights
Bundle of parental duties and rights including care, contact, guardianship, and maintenance.
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Family LawParenting Plan
Agreement or plan for parenting arrangements.
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Civil ProcedureParticulars Of Claim
Document setting out the facts and basis of a civil claim.
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Intellectual PropertyPassing off
Using branding that misleads customers into thinking goods are anothers.
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Intellectual PropertyPatent
Registered protection for qualifying inventions.
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Intellectual PropertyPatent Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to intellectual property work.
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Medical NegligencePatient confidentiality
Duty to keep patient information private unless lawful disclosure applies.
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Tax LawPAYE
Employees tax withheld by employers from remuneration.
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Banking and FinancePayment settlement
Final discharge of payment obligations between participants.
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Immigration LawPermanent residence permit
Status allowing a foreigner to live permanently, subject to law.
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Family LawPhysical abuse
Physical violence or harm in a domestic relationship.
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Property LawPIE notice
Statutory notice of eviction proceedings under PIE.
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Civil ProcedurePlaintiff
Person or entity bringing an action.
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Civil ProcedurePlea in civil proceedings
Defendants formal answer to the claim.
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Criminal LawPlea in criminal court
Accused persons answer to a charge.
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Insurance LawPolicyholder
Person entitled to benefits under an insurance policy.
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Insurance LawPolicyholder Protection Rules
Rules controlling how insurers must treat policyholders.
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Labour LawPoor Performance Dismissal
Dismissal based on alleged failure to meet performance standards.
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Consumer ProtectionPOPIA
A South African legal information term connected to consumer protection research and legal-service discovery.
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Mining and Energy LawPower purchase agreement
Contract for buying and selling electricity.
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Civil ProcedurePre-trial conference
Meeting to narrow issues and prepare for trial.
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Labour LawPrecautionary suspension
Suspension used to protect an investigation or workplace process.
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Corporate LawPrescribed officer
Senior executive treated like a director for some duties.
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Medical NegligencePrescription
Legal time limit for bringing a claim.
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Consumer ProtectionPrivacy Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to consumer protection work.
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Corporate LawPrivate company
Company usually ending Pty Ltd with restricted share transfer.
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Legal EducationPro Bono
A South African legal information term connected to legal education research and legal-service discovery.
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Legal EducationPro Bono Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to legal education work.
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Labour LawProbation dispute
Unfair treatment connected to probation short of dismissal.
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Administrative LawProcedural fairness in administrative law
Fair process before or after an administrative decision.
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Labour LawProcedural Fairness In Dismissal
Fair process required before dismissal.
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Consumer ProtectionProduct recall
Action to remove unsafe or defective products from market.
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LawyersProkureur
Afrikaans term commonly used for attorney or lawyer in public searches, depending on context.
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Labour LawPromotion dispute
Dispute about unfair conduct in promotion decisions.
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ConveyancingProperty Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to conveyancing work.
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Property LawProperty practitioner
Regulated real estate professional under the Property Practitioners Act.
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ConveyancingProperty registration
Final Deeds Office act that records ownership or a real right.
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LawyersProsecutor
A legal role or search category connected to lawyers work.
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Mining and Energy LawProspecting right
Right to search for minerals before mining.
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Labour LawProtected disclosure
Whistleblowing disclosure protected by law.
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Family LawProtection order
Court order restricting abusive conduct.
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Civil ProcedureProvisional sentence
Quick procedure based on certain liquid documents.
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Tax LawProvisional tax
Advance tax payments by taxpayers outside normal PAYE withholding.
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RAF ClaimsRAF 1 claim form
Main third-party claim form for RAF compensation.
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RAF ClaimsRAF 3 accident report
Accident report form used in RAF claim documentation.
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RAF ClaimsRAF 4 serious injury assessment
Medical report for general damages serious injury claims.
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RAF ClaimsRAF Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to raf claims work.
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ConveyancingRates clearance certificate
Municipal confirmation required for property transfer.
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Property LawReal right
Legal right in land enforceable beyond a personal contract.
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Banking and FinanceReckless credit
Credit granted without proper affordability assessment.
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Immigration LawRefugee status
Recognition that a person qualifies for refugee protection.
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Intellectual PropertyRegistered design
Protection for the appearance or pattern of an article.
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Debt CollectionReinstatement of credit agreement
Restoring a defaulted credit agreement by paying arrears and allowed costs before cut-off.
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Immigration LawRelative visa
Visa linked to qualifying family relationship.
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Family LawRelocation with a child
Moving a child in a way that may affect another parents care, contact, or guardianship.
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TrustsRemoval of trustee
Legal process to remove a trustee where justified.
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Property LawRental Housing Tribunal
Provincial forum for landlord-tenant rental disputes.
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Civil ProcedureReplication
Plaintiffs answer to new issues raised in the plea.
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Civil ProcedureReplying affidavit
Applicants sworn reply to the opposition.
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Wills and EstatesReport an estate
Submitting required documents to the Master after death.
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Debt CollectionRepossession of goods
Taking back goods under a credit agreement after lawful enforcement steps.
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Civil ProcedureRescission of judgment
Application to set aside a judgment, often a default judgment.
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Civil ProcedureRespondent
Person opposing or affected by an application.
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Family LawRespondent in domestic violence
Person against whom a protection order is sought.
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Commercial LawRestraint of trade
Clause limiting work or competition after leaving a business.
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Legal EducationRetainer
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
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Labour LawRetrenchment
No-fault dismissal due to operational requirements.
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Civil ProcedureReturn of service
Sheriffs proof that documents were served.
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Criminal LawRight to remain silent
Right not to be forced to answer incriminating questions.
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RAF ClaimsRoad Accident Fund
Public fund compensating qualifying road accident victims.
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Debt CollectionSale in execution
Public sale of attached property to satisfy a judgment debt.
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Criminal LawSchedule 5 offence
Serious offence category with stricter bail burden.
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Criminal LawSchedule 6 offence
Most serious bail category requiring exceptional circumstances for bail.
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Debt CollectionSection 129 Notice
Notice sent under the National Credit Act before certain credit enforcement steps.
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Labour LawSection 189 Consultation
Consultation process required for many retrenchments.
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Labour LawSection 189A facilitation
CCMA-facilitated process for large-scale retrenchments.
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Property LawSectional title
Ownership of a unit plus shared rights in common property.
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Property LawSectional title unit
Section in a scheme, such as an apartment, registered separately.
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RAF ClaimsSerious injury
Injury threshold needed for RAF general damages.
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Civil ProcedureService of process
Formal delivery of court documents.
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Property LawServitude
Registered right allowing use or restriction of another property.
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Civil ProcedureSet down
Placing a matter on the court roll for hearing.
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Labour LawSettlement agreement
Written agreement resolving a labour or employment dispute.
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Labour LawSeverance Pay
Payment that may be due to an employee retrenched for operational requirements.
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Family LawSexual abuse in domestic violence
Sexual conduct or coercion covered as domestic violence.
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Labour LawSexual harassment at work
Unwelcome sexual conduct in the workplace.
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Corporate LawShareholder
Person or entity owning shares in a company.
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Corporate LawShareholders agreement
Private contract regulating shareholder rights and obligations.
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Civil ProcedureSheriff Of The Court
Official who serves court documents and executes certain court processes.
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Insurance LawShort-term insurance
Insurance for assets or events such as vehicle, property, or liability risks.
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Labour LawSick leave
Paid leave when an employee is medically unable to work.
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Civil ProcedureSimple summons
Shorter summons usually used for debt or liquidated claims.
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Civil ProcedureSmall Claims Court
Informal court for smaller civil claims up to the current limit.
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Mining and Energy LawSocial and labour plan
Mining commitment plan for local, labour, and development obligations.
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LawyersSolicitor
A lawyer title used in some jurisdictions; in South Africa, public searches should usually compare attorneys, advocates, legal practitioners, lawyers, and law firms.
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Corporate LawSolvency and liquidity test
Test that a company can pay debts and has assets over liabilities.
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Property LawSpecial levy
Extra levy raised for a specific scheme expense.
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Civil ProcedureSpecial plea
Defence based on a preliminary issue, not the full merits.
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Family LawSpousal maintenance
Financial support one spouse may pay to the other after divorce.
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Medical NegligenceStandard of care
Level of skill and care expected from a reasonable practitioner.
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Civil ProcedureStrike out
Request to remove improper or irrelevant allegations.
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Civil ProcedureSubpoena
Formal command to attend court or produce documents.
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Labour LawSubstantive Fairness In Dismissal
Fair reason required for dismissal.
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Civil ProcedureSummary judgment
Fast judgment where the plaintiff says no real defence exists.
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Civil ProcedureSummons
The court document that starts many civil claims.
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Constitutional LawSupremacy of the Constitution
Rule that invalid law or conduct cannot override the Constitution.
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Banking and FinanceSuretyship
Promise to pay another persons debt if they default.
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ConveyancingSuspensive condition
Condition that must happen before a sale becomes fully binding.
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Banking and FinanceSuspicious transaction report
Report to the FIC when money-laundering indicators arise.
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Tax LawTax Compliance Status
SARS status showing whether tax affairs are compliant.
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Tax LawTax Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to tax law work.
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Tax LawTax resident
Person or company taxed in SA based on residence rules.
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Civil ProcedureTaxation of costs
Assessment of a legal bill by the taxing master or clerk.
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Immigration LawTemporary residence visa
Time-limited authority to stay in South Africa.
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TrustsTestamentary trust
Trust created by a will after death.
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Wills and EstatesTestate succession
Inheritance under a valid will.
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Wills and EstatesTestator
Person who makes a will.
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Civil ProcedureThird-party notice
Procedure to bring another person into a case for related liability.
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ConveyancingTitle Deed
Registered document showing ownership and details of immovable property.
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LawyersTo Law Meaning
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Intellectual PropertyTrade mark
Sign distinguishing goods or services, registrable through CIPC.
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Intellectual PropertyTrade mark class
Category of goods or services used in trade mark registration.
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Intellectual PropertyTrade secret
Valuable confidential business information kept secret.
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Intellectual PropertyTrademark Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to intellectual property work.
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ConveyancingTransfer Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to conveyancing work.
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ConveyancingTransfer Costs
Costs linked to transferring property ownership.
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ConveyancingTransfer Duty
SARS tax on acquisition of property or rights in property.
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ConveyancingTransfer duty receipt
SARS confirmation needed before registration can proceed.
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ConveyancingTransferring attorney
Conveyancer handling the seller-to-buyer transfer.
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Banking and FinanceTreating Customers Fairly
Financial-market conduct principle for fair treatment of customers.
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TrustsTrust
Legal arrangement where trustees hold property for beneficiaries or a purpose.
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Legal EducationTrust Account
A South African legal information term connected to legal education research and legal-service discovery.
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TrustsTrust deed
Founding document setting trust rules.
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Property LawTrust money in property transaction
Money held by a property practitioner for sale, letting, or management.
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TrustsTrust property
Assets held or administered under a trust.
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TrustsTrustee
Person authorised to administer trust property.
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TrustsTrustee letters of authority
Masters authorisation allowing trustees to act.
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Property LawTrustees in sectional title
Elected people who manage body corporate affairs.
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Labour LawUIF
Unemployment Insurance Fund benefits system for qualifying workers.
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Family LawUncontested Divorce
Divorce where spouses agree on the main terms.
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RAF ClaimsUndertaking for future medical costs
RAF promise to pay qualifying future treatment costs.
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Consumer ProtectionUnfair contract terms
Terms that are one-sided, misleading, or unfair to consumers.
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Labour LawUnfair discrimination at work
Unfair workplace treatment based on prohibited or arbitrary grounds.
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Labour LawUnfair Dismissal
Dismissal without a fair reason or fair procedure.
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Labour LawUnfair Labour Practice
Certain unfair employer conduct involving promotion, demotion, benefits, suspension, or discipline.
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Property LawUnlawful occupier
Person occupying land or a home without consent or legal right.
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Civil ProcedureUrgent application
Application heard quickly because ordinary timing is inadequate.
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Property LawUrgent eviction
Faster eviction application where serious harm or urgency exists.
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Property LawUsufruct
Right to use and benefit from property owned by someone else.
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Tax LawValue-added tax
Indirect tax charged on supplies by VAT vendors.
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Family LawVariation of maintenance order
Changing an existing maintenance order because circumstances changed.
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Tax LawVAT vendor
Person or business registered or required to register for VAT.
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Criminal LawVictim impact statement
Victims statement explaining harm for sentencing.
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Immigration LawVisa
Permission for a foreign national to enter or stay for a purpose.
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Immigration LawVisa appeal
Challenge to refusal of a visa application.
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ConveyancingVoetstoots clause
Clause selling property as is, subject to limits for defects and disclosure.
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Insurance LawWaiting period
Period before certain insurance benefits can be claimed.
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Family LawWarrant of arrest for protection order
Warrant linked to protection-order enforcement.
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Debt CollectionWarrant Of Execution
Court document authorising enforcement of a judgment.
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Mining and Energy LawWheeling
Moving electricity through a grid from generator to buyer.
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Wills and EstatesWill
Document saying how a persons estate must be dealt with after death.
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Labour LawWorkplace Harassment
Unwanted workplace conduct that undermines dignity, safety, or equality.
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Labour LawWorkplace Suspension
Temporary removal from work while an issue is investigated or managed.
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Debt CollectionWrit of execution
High Court execution process authorising attachment.
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Written information about key job terms that employers must provide.
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Explanation an administrator must give for an adverse decision.
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Agreement or plan for parenting arrangements.
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Registered document showing ownership and details of immovable property.
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Certificate used to authenticate certain documents for use in another country.
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Immigration Law glossary terms connected to legal problems, guides, resources, lawyers, law firms, and booking paths.
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Insurance Law glossary terms connected to legal problems, guides, resources, lawyers, law firms, and booking paths.
3 featured entries12 termsIntellectual Property Terms
Intellectual Property glossary terms connected to legal problems, guides, resources, lawyers, law firms, and booking paths.
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Medical Negligence glossary terms connected to legal problems, guides, resources, lawyers, law firms, and booking paths.
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Mining and Energy Law glossary terms connected to legal problems, guides, resources, lawyers, law firms, and booking paths.
3 featured entries28 termsProperty Law Terms
Property Law glossary terms connected to legal problems, guides, resources, lawyers, law firms, and booking paths.
3 featured entries11 termsRAF Claims Terms
RAF Claims glossary terms connected to legal problems, guides, resources, lawyers, law firms, and booking paths.
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Tax Law glossary terms connected to legal problems, guides, resources, lawyers, law firms, and booking paths.
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Trusts glossary terms connected to legal problems, guides, resources, lawyers, law firms, and booking paths.
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Wills and Estates glossary terms connected to legal problems, guides, resources, lawyers, law firms, and booking paths.
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33 termsCompetition Law TermsTerm
Competition LawAbuse of dominance
Conduct by a powerful firm that harms competition.
Constitutional Law TermsTerm
Constitutional LawAccess to courts
Right to have disputes decided by a court or lawful forum.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawAccused person
Person formally alleged to have committed an offence.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureAction proceedings
Civil case started by summons where facts may be disputed.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionAdministration order
Magistrates Court debt administration process for qualifying debtors.
Administrative Law TermsTerm
Administrative LawAdministrative action
Government or public-power decision that affects rights.
Commercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawAdmiralty Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to commercial law work.
Lawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
LawyersAdmitted Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to lawyers work.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawAdoption
Legal process creating a permanent parent-child relationship.
Lawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
Legal ServicesAdvocate
A legal practitioner often briefed for specialist court work, opinions, and advocacy.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureAffidavit
A sworn written statement used as evidence or support in legal proceedings.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawAffirmative action
Lawful measures to advance designated groups under employment equity rules.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawAlternative accommodation
Replacement housing considered in eviction matters, especially homelessness risk.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureAmendment
Changing pleadings or documents with proper notice or permission.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawAnnual leave
Paid yearly leave entitlement.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawAnnual return
Yearly CIPC filing confirming company status and information.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawAnnulment
Court process treating a marriage as invalid rather than merely ended.
Notarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesAntenuptial Contract
Contract signed before marriage to regulate the marital property system.
Notarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesApostille
Certificate used to authenticate certain documents for use in another country.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureApplicant
Person asking court for relief in application proceedings.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureApplication proceedings
Case started by notice of motion and affidavit evidence.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawArbitration
Formal dispute hearing where a commissioner can make a binding labour award.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawArbitration Award
Binding written decision issued after arbitration.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawArrest
Being taken into police custody because authorities suspect an offence.
Immigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawAsylum seeker permit
Temporary document while refugee claim is being decided.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawAttachment of debts for maintenance
Order attaching money owed to a maintenance defaulter.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawAttachment of emoluments for maintenance
Order requiring salary deductions for maintenance.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionAttachment of immovable property
Sheriff attaches land or a home for possible sale in execution.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionAttachment of movable property
Sheriff attaches movable assets to satisfy a judgment.
Lawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
Legal ServicesAttorney
A legal practitioner who commonly works directly with clients and law firms.
Civil ProcedureTerm
Civil ProcedureAttorney Correspondent
A legal role or search category connected to civil procedure work.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawAutomatically Unfair Dismissal
Dismissal for a prohibited reason such as pregnancy, union activity, or protected rights.
Commercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawAviation Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to commercial law work.
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Criminal LawBail
Court-approved release before trial, usually with conditions.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawBail appeal
Challenge to a refused or unsuitable bail decision.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawBargaining council
Sector body that may handle disputes and collective labour matters.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawBasic Conditions of Employment Act
Law setting minimum employment conditions such as hours, leave, and notice.
Trusts TermsTerm
TrustsBeneficial owner of a trust
Person who ultimately owns, controls, or benefits from a trust.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawBeneficial ownership
Natural people who ultimately own or control a company.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesBeneficiary
Person or entity who receives a benefit from a will, trust, or estate.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawBenefits dispute
Dispute about employment benefits that may fall under unfair labour practice rules.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawBest interests of the child
Main standard courts use when deciding child-related matters.
Constitutional Law TermsTerm
Constitutional LawBill of Rights
Constitutional rights that bind the state and sometimes private parties.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawBoard resolution
Formal record of a board decision.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawBody corporate
Legal management body made up of sectional title owners.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingBond cancellation
Removal of an existing registered mortgage bond.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingBond cancellation attorney
Attorney cancelling the sellers existing bond.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingBond registration attorney
Attorney registering a buyers mortgage bond.
Commercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawBreach of contract
Failure to do what a contract requires.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawBreach of protection order
Failure to comply with a protection order.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawBusiness rescue
Companies Act process to rehabilitate a financially distressed company.
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Legal CareersCandidate Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to legal careers work.
Tax Law TermsTerm
Tax LawCapital gains tax
Tax effect when disposing of an asset for a gain.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawCare of a child
Day-to-day responsibility for a childs wellbeing and upbringing.
Medical Negligence TermsTerm
Medical NegligenceCausation
Link between negligent care and the patients harm.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCCMA
Public body that helps resolve workplace disputes through conciliation and arbitration.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCCMA rescission
Application to set aside a CCMA ruling or award in limited circumstances.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCCMA Review
Labour Court process used to challenge a CCMA award on review grounds.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCertificate of outcome
CCMA document confirming whether conciliation resolved the dispute.
Notarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesCertified Copy
Copy certified as a true copy of an original document.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawCharge sheet
Formal document stating the criminal charge.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawChild
Person under 18 years old.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawChild abduction
Wrongful removal or retention of a child.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawChild and youth care centre
Registered residential care facility for children needing placement.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawChild exposed to domestic violence
Child seeing, hearing, or being affected by domestic violence.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawChild in need of care and protection
Child whose safety or wellbeing may require statutory protection.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawChild Maintenance
Financial support for a child.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawChildrens Court
Court dealing with care, protection, and other child-related matters.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureCivil appeal
Asking a higher court to change a judgment.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureCivil review
Asking a court to examine legality or procedure of a decision.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureCivil trial
Hearing where witnesses and evidence are presented.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureClaim in reconvention
Counterclaim by the defendant against the plaintiff.
Insurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawClaim repudiation
Insurer rejects liability for a claim.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceClearing
Exchange of payment instructions before settlement.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesCodicil
Document that amends an existing will.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawCoercive behaviour
Pressure or threats used to force or restrict choices.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCOIDA
Compensation system for employees injured or made ill through work.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureCombined summons
Summons with particulars of claim attached.
Commercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawCommercial Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to commercial law work.
Notarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesCommissioner of Oaths
Person authorised to administer oaths and commission certain sworn documents.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawCommon property
Shared parts of a sectional title scheme managed by the body corporate.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawCompany registration
Creating a company with CIPC so it exists legally.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawComplainant in domestic violence
Person applying for protection or reporting domestic violence.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCon-arb
Combined conciliation and arbitration process, often scheduled on the same day.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawConciliation
Settlement-focused meeting where a commissioner helps parties try to resolve a labour dispute.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawCondonation
Request for permission to proceed after missing a legal deadline.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawConduct rules
Rules about behaviour or use in a sectional title scheme.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureConsent judgment
Judgment granted because the defendant agreed to it.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureConsolidation
Combining related cases to be heard together.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawConstructive Dismissal
Resignation because continued employment became intolerable.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal ServicesConsultation Fee
Fee charged for an initial or follow-up meeting with a legal professional.
Consumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionConsumer complaint
Complaint about supplier conduct under consumer protection law.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawContact with a child
Maintaining a personal relationship and communication with a child.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawContested Divorce
Divorce where spouses do not agree on one or more issues.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationContingency Fee
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawControlling behaviour
Conduct that controls movement, choices, contact, money, or daily life.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingConveyancer
Attorney admitted to prepare and lodge property transfer deeds.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingConveyancing
The legal process for transferring ownership of property.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingConveyancing Attorney
A legal professional or search category connected to conveyancing work.
Consumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionCooling-off period
Time to cancel certain transactions without penalty.
Intellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyCopyright
Protection for original creative works, usually without registration.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawCorporate Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to corporate law work.
Civil ProcedureTerm
Civil ProcedureCorrespondent Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to civil procedure work.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureCosts order
Order saying who must pay legal costs.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceCredit agreement
Agreement where payment is deferred or money is lent under credit law.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceCredit bureau
Entity collecting and reporting credit information.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceCredit provider
Person or business extending regulated credit.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawCriminal appeal
Challenge to conviction, sentence, or legal ruling.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawCriminal Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to criminal law work.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawCriminal record
Official record of convictions or relevant criminal status.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawCriminal sentence
Punishment or order after conviction.
Immigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawCritical skills visa
Work visa for listed scarce or critical skills.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawCSOS dispute
Community Schemes Ombud Service complaint about scheme issues.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesCurator
Person appointed to manage affairs or property for someone unable to do so.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceCustomer due diligence
Checks to identify and understand a client for AML purposes.
Tax Law TermsTerm
Tax LawCustoms duty
Tax or duty on imported or exported goods.
Intellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyCyber Law
A South African legal information term connected to intellectual property research and legal-service discovery.
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Medical NegligenceDamages
Money claimed for proven loss or harm.
Commercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawData processing agreement
Contract allocating POPIA responsibilities for personal information.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionDebt Collection Attorney
A legal professional or search category connected to debt collection work.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceDebt counsellor
NCR-registered person assisting consumers under debt review.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionDebt rearrangement order
Court order restructuring qualifying credit obligations.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionDebt review
NCA process where a debt counsellor assesses over-indebtedness.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesDeceased estate
Assets and liabilities left by a person who died.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureDeclaration
Plaintiffs fuller statement of claim after a defended summons.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawDecree Of Divorce
Court order formally ending a marriage.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawDeductions from remuneration
Amounts taken from wages, allowed only under legal or agreed conditions.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingDeed Of Transfer
Document used to register transfer of property ownership.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingDeeds Office
Government office where property transfers and real rights are registered.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingDeeds Office fees
Statutory registry fees payable for deeds transactions or searches.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingDeeds search
Search of registered property facts, deeds, bonds, or ownership details.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingDeedsWEB
Online Deeds Office information service.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureDefault Judgment
Judgment granted when a party fails to respond or defend in time.
Consumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionDefective goods
Goods that are unsafe, poor quality, or not fit for purpose.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawDefence Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to criminal law work.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureDefendant
Person or entity being sued in an action.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawDemotion
Reduction in status, role, responsibility, or pay.
Immigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawDeportation
Removal of a foreign national under immigration law.
Consumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionDirect marketing
Marketing aimed directly at consumers, with opt-out and privacy rules.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawDirector
Person legally responsible for managing company affairs.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawDischarge of maintenance order
Ending an existing maintenance order where legally justified.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawDisciplinary Hearing
Workplace hearing used to consider alleged misconduct or other disciplinary issues.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureDiscovery
Exchange of relevant documents before trial.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawDismissal For Misconduct
Termination of employment because of alleged misconduct.
Commercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawDistribution agreement
Contract for resale or distribution of goods.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawDiversion
Alternative process that can avoid ordinary prosecution in suitable cases.
Tax Law TermsTerm
Tax LawDividends tax
Tax withheld on dividends paid by companies.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawDivorce
Legal ending of a marriage by court order.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawDivorce Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to family law work.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawDivorce Settlement Agreement
Agreement recording divorce settlement terms.
Notarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesDocument Authentication
Process for confirming a document or signature for official or overseas use.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawDomestic relationship
Relationship covered by domestic violence law.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawDomestic violence
Abusive conduct in a domestic relationship causing harm or fear.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawDomestic violence safety monitoring notice
Notice used in the domestic violence safety monitoring framework.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawDuty of support
Legal duty to maintain another person where the law recognises responsibility.
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Family LawEconomic abuse
Withholding or controlling money, resources, or necessities abusively.
Mining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawElectricity generation licence
NERSA licence for regulated electricity generation activities.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawElectronic communications direction
Court direction connected to abusive electronic communication.
Mining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawEmbedded generation
On-site or connected generation serving a user or facility.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionEmoluments attachment order
Court order requiring salary deductions toward judgment debt.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawEmotional abuse
Non-physical abuse such as degrading, threatening, or harmful conduct.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawEmployment equity plan
Employer plan for equity measures where required.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawEmployment Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to labour law work.
Mining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawEnvironmental authorisation
Approval for activities with environmental impacts.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawEqual pay for equal value
Principle that unfair pay differences for equal-value work can be discriminatory.
Constitutional Law TermsTerm
Constitutional LawEquality
Right to equal protection and benefit of the law.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawESTA occupier
Rural or agricultural land occupier protected by ESTA.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawEstate agent commission
Payment claimed by an agent or property practitioner for a mandate.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesEstate duty
Tax charged on some deceased estates.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesEstate Planning Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to wills and estates work.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawEviction order
Court order authorising removal of an occupier.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureException
Objection that a pleading is legally defective.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawExclusive use area
Part of common property reserved for one owners use.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionExecution
Legal process to enforce a judgment.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesExecutor
Person appointed to administer a deceased estate.
Mining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawExploration right
Right to explore for petroleum resources.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawExpungement
Legal process to remove qualifying criminal record information.
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Criminal LawFair trial
Constitutional right to a lawful and fair criminal process.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawFamily Advocate
Official who assists courts in matters involving children and family disputes.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawFamily Counsellor
Professional assisting the Family Advocate in child-related enquiries.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawFamily Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to family law work.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawFamily responsibility leave
Leave for specified family events such as child illness or death of close family.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceFICA compliance
Anti-money-laundering duties under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawFidelity Fund Certificate
Certificate showing a property practitioner or firm is registered and compliant.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawFinal protection order
Confirmed protection order after the respondent has had a chance to be heard.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionFinancial enquiry
Court enquiry into a debtors ability to pay.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceFinancial services provider
Business authorised to give financial advice or intermediary services.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingFixtures and fittings
Items attached to the property, usually included unless excluded.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawFoster care
Court-supervised alternative care placement for a child.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureFounding affidavit
First sworn statement setting out the applicants facts.
Commercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawFranchise agreement
Contract allowing use of a brand and business system.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationFree Legal Advice
A South African legal information term connected to legal education research and legal-service discovery.
Constitutional Law TermsTerm
Constitutional LawFreedom and security of the person
Right against arbitrary detention and violence, including bodily integrity.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawFundamental transaction
Major company change such as merger, disposal, or scheme.
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Debt CollectionGarnishee order
Order attaching a debt owed by a third party to the judgment debtor.
RAF Claims TermsTerm
RAF ClaimsGeneral damages
Non-financial loss, such as pain and suffering.
Immigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawGeneral work visa
Visa for employment where requirements are met.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesGuardians Fund
Fund administered for certain money due to minors or protected persons.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawGuardianship
Authority to make major legal decisions for a child.
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Family LawHarassment in domestic violence
Repeated unwanted conduct that harms or causes fear.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesHeir
Person entitled to inherit under a will or intestate law.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureHigh Court
Superior court for serious, high-value, complex, or inherent-jurisdiction matters.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawHOA consent
Homeowners association approval sometimes required before transfer or changes.
Medical Negligence TermsTerm
Medical NegligenceHPCSA complaint
Professional conduct complaint against a registered practitioner.
Constitutional Law TermsTerm
Constitutional LawHuman dignity
Constitutional right protecting a persons inherent worth.
Constitutional Law TermsTerm
Constitutional LawHuman Rights Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to constitutional law work.
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Immigration LawImmigration Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to immigration law work.
Consumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionImplied warranty of quality
Consumer protection that goods must meet reasonable quality standards.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawIncapacity dismissal
Dismissal linked to inability to perform, illness, injury, or incapacity.
Tax Law TermsTerm
Tax LawIncome tax
Tax on taxable income.
Medical Negligence TermsTerm
Medical NegligenceInformed consent
Agreement to treatment after being told material information.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationInitial Consultation
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
Insurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawInsurance exclusion
Policy wording that removes cover for specified events.
Insurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawInsurance premium
Amount paid to keep insurance cover active.
Insurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawInsurer
Licensed business that underwrites insurance risk.
Intellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyIntellectual Property Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to intellectual property work.
Trusts TermsTerm
TrustsInter vivos trust
Trust created between living persons.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureInterdict
Court order stopping or requiring specific conduct.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawInterim protection order
Temporary protection order granted before final confirmation.
Administrative Law TermsTerm
Administrative LawInternal remedy
Appeal or complaint process that may need to be used before court.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureIntervention
Non-party asks to join because the order affects them.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesIntestate succession
Default inheritance rules when there is no valid will.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesInvalid will
Will that may fail because legal requirements were not met.
Intellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyIP licence
Permission to use intellectual property under agreed terms.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawIrretrievable breakdown
Ground showing the marriage has broken down beyond reasonable restoration.
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Civil ProcedureJoinder
Adding a party who must be part of the case.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureJudgment
Courts decision or order.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionJudgment creditor
Party entitled to enforce a judgment.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionJudgment debtor
Party who must satisfy a judgment.
Administrative Law TermsTerm
Administrative LawJudicial review
Court process to set aside unlawful administrative action.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureJurisdiction
Courts legal power to hear a case.
Administrative Law TermsTerm
Administrative LawJust administrative action
Right to lawful, reasonable, procedurally fair administrative action.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawJust and equitable eviction
Court test balancing owner rights, occupier circumstances, and fairness.
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Labour LawLabour Appeal Court
Appeal court for labour-law judgments.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawLabour Court
Specialist court that hears labour and employment disputes.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawLabour Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to labour law work.
Lawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLaw Firm
Legal practice through which one or more legal professionals provide legal services.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLaw Firm Directory
Searchable listing that helps users compare law firms by location, service area, and firm profile information.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLaw Society
A South African legal information term connected to legal education research and legal-service discovery.
Lawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLawyer
General word people use for a person who provides legal services, including attorneys and advocates.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLawyer Directory
Searchable listing that helps users compare lawyers by legal issue, location, and profile information.
Lawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
LawyersLawyer Referral
A legal role or search category connected to lawyers work.
Consumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionLay-by agreement
Consumer pays instalments before receiving goods.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawLaying-in expenses
Birth-related expenses that may arise in maintenance matters.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawLease cancellation
Ending a lease before eviction can proceed against a former tenant.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLegal Aid
A South African legal information term connected to legal education research and legal-service discovery.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLegal Aid South Africa
Public legal assistance system that may help qualifying people access legal advice or representation.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLegal Consultation
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLegal Cover
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLegal Fees
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
Insurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawLegal Insurance
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLegal Practice Council
South Africa's statutory regulator for legal practitioners.
Lawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLegal Practitioner
Formal regulatory term for admitted and enrolled attorneys and advocates.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawLegal separation
Living apart while still legally married; not a standalone SA divorce status.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal ServicesLegal Services
Professional help with legal rights, disputes, documents, advice, representation, or transactions.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationLegal Services Provider
A South African legal information term connected to legal education research and legal-service discovery.
Administrative Law TermsTerm
Administrative LawLegality review
Constitutional review route for public power outside PAJA.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesLetter of authority
Masters authority often used for smaller estates.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionLetter of Demand
A written demand for payment before legal action.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesLetter of executorship
Masters document authorising an executor to act.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawLevy arrears
Unpaid body corporate or community scheme levies.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingLevy clearance certificate
Body corporate or HOA confirmation that levies are paid before transfer.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawLiquidation
Winding up a company and distributing assets to creditors.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesLiquidation and distribution account
Estate account showing assets, debts, costs, and distribution.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingLodgement
Submission of transfer or bond documents to the Deeds Office.
Insurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawLong-term insurance
Insurance linked to life, disability, funeral, or investment-type risks.
RAF Claims TermsTerm
RAF ClaimsLoss of income
Earnings lost because of accident injuries.
RAF Claims TermsTerm
RAF ClaimsLoss of support
Financial support lost after death of a breadwinner.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawLRA Form 7.11
CCMA referral form used to start many labour disputes.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawLRA Form 7.13
Form commonly used to request arbitration after failed conciliation.
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Civil ProcedureMagistrates Court
Lower court handling many civil claims within statutory limits.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawMaintenance Arrears
Unpaid maintenance that is overdue.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawMaintenance complaint
Application or complaint lodged to start maintenance proceedings.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawMaintenance Court
Court process for maintenance claims and enforcement.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawMaintenance enquiry
Court enquiry into whether maintenance should be ordered, changed, or enforced.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawMaintenance investigator
Official who gathers information about income, location, or financial position.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawMaintenance officer
Court official who handles and investigates maintenance complaints.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawMaintenance Order
Court order requiring payment of maintenance.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawMaintenance warrant of execution
Court process to attach property for unpaid maintenance.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawManagement rules
Rules for administration, meetings, trustees, and finances.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureMandament van spolie
Remedy to restore possession taken unlawfully without consent.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingMandatory disclosure form
Seller or lessor disclosure of known property defects in property-practitioner processes.
Commercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawMaritime Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to commercial law work.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawMaternity leave
Leave connected to pregnancy and childbirth.
Medical Negligence TermsTerm
Medical NegligenceMedical negligence
Healthcare providers failure to meet required care causing harm.
Medical NegligenceTerm
Medical NegligenceMedical Negligence Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to medical negligence work.
Medical Negligence TermsTerm
Medical NegligenceMedical records
Health records used to prove treatment, advice, and harm.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawMemorandum of Incorporation
Company constitutional document setting governance rules.
Competition Law TermsTerm
Competition LawMerger notification
Filing a notifiable merger with competition authorities.
RAF Claims TermsTerm
RAF ClaimsMerits and quantum
Liability assessment and amount of damages.
Mining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawMine health and safety
Legal duties to protect workers and manage mine safety risks.
Mining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawMining right
Right granted under mining law to mine minerals.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingMortgage bond
Registered security over property for a loan.
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Labour LawNational minimum wage
Lowest hourly wage generally allowed by law, subject to official updates.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceNational Payment System
Regulated payment, clearing, and settlement system.
Mining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawNERSA registration
Energy regulator registration where licensing is not required.
Notarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesNotarial Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to notarial services work.
Notarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesNotarial Services
Legal services involving notarial execution, authentication, and specialised notarial documents.
Notarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesNotary
Attorney admitted and authorised to perform certain notarial acts.
Notarial Services TermsTerm
Notarial ServicesNotary Public
A legal role or search category connected to notarial services work.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureNotice Of Intention To Defend
Notice filed to show that a defendant intends to defend a claim.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureNotice Of Motion
Court document used to start or bring an application.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawNotice period
Minimum notice required to terminate employment.
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ConveyancingOccupation date
Date buyer or tenant may physically move in.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawOccupational detriment
Workplace retaliation linked to protected disclosure.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingOccupational rent
Rent paid when occupation happens before ownership transfers.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingOffer to purchase
Written sale agreement setting price, conditions, and obligations.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureOffer to settle
Formal proposal to resolve the dispute.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawOperational Requirements
Business-related reasons that may justify retrenchment.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureOpposing affidavit
Respondents sworn answer to an application.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawOrdinary hours of work
Regular working hours before overtime rules apply.
Immigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawOverstay
Remaining after visa or permit validity expires.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawOvertime
Work beyond ordinary hours, usually requiring extra pay or agreement.
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Legal CareersParalegal
A legal role or search category connected to legal careers work.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawParental leave
Leave available to qualifying parents after birth or adoption-related events.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawParental responsibilities and rights
Bundle of parental duties and rights including care, contact, guardianship, and maintenance.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawParenting Plan
Agreement or plan for parenting arrangements.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureParticulars Of Claim
Document setting out the facts and basis of a civil claim.
Intellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyPassing off
Using branding that misleads customers into thinking goods are anothers.
Intellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyPatent
Registered protection for qualifying inventions.
Intellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyPatent Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to intellectual property work.
Medical Negligence TermsTerm
Medical NegligencePatient confidentiality
Duty to keep patient information private unless lawful disclosure applies.
Tax Law TermsTerm
Tax LawPAYE
Employees tax withheld by employers from remuneration.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinancePayment settlement
Final discharge of payment obligations between participants.
Immigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawPermanent residence permit
Status allowing a foreigner to live permanently, subject to law.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawPhysical abuse
Physical violence or harm in a domestic relationship.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawPIE notice
Statutory notice of eviction proceedings under PIE.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedurePlaintiff
Person or entity bringing an action.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedurePlea in civil proceedings
Defendants formal answer to the claim.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawPlea in criminal court
Accused persons answer to a charge.
Insurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawPolicyholder
Person entitled to benefits under an insurance policy.
Insurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawPolicyholder Protection Rules
Rules controlling how insurers must treat policyholders.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawPoor Performance Dismissal
Dismissal based on alleged failure to meet performance standards.
Consumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionPOPIA
A South African legal information term connected to consumer protection research and legal-service discovery.
Mining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawPower purchase agreement
Contract for buying and selling electricity.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedurePre-trial conference
Meeting to narrow issues and prepare for trial.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawPrecautionary suspension
Suspension used to protect an investigation or workplace process.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawPrescribed officer
Senior executive treated like a director for some duties.
Medical Negligence TermsTerm
Medical NegligencePrescription
Legal time limit for bringing a claim.
Consumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionPrivacy Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to consumer protection work.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawPrivate company
Company usually ending Pty Ltd with restricted share transfer.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationPro Bono
A South African legal information term connected to legal education research and legal-service discovery.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationPro Bono Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to legal education work.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawProbation dispute
Unfair treatment connected to probation short of dismissal.
Administrative Law TermsTerm
Administrative LawProcedural fairness in administrative law
Fair process before or after an administrative decision.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawProcedural Fairness In Dismissal
Fair process required before dismissal.
Consumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionProduct recall
Action to remove unsafe or defective products from market.
Lawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
LawyersProkureur
Afrikaans term commonly used for attorney or lawyer in public searches, depending on context.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawPromotion dispute
Dispute about unfair conduct in promotion decisions.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingProperty Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to conveyancing work.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawProperty practitioner
Regulated real estate professional under the Property Practitioners Act.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingProperty registration
Final Deeds Office act that records ownership or a real right.
Lawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
LawyersProsecutor
A legal role or search category connected to lawyers work.
Mining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawProspecting right
Right to search for minerals before mining.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawProtected disclosure
Whistleblowing disclosure protected by law.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawProtection order
Court order restricting abusive conduct.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureProvisional sentence
Quick procedure based on certain liquid documents.
Tax Law TermsTerm
Tax LawProvisional tax
Advance tax payments by taxpayers outside normal PAYE withholding.
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RAF ClaimsRAF 1 claim form
Main third-party claim form for RAF compensation.
RAF Claims TermsTerm
RAF ClaimsRAF 3 accident report
Accident report form used in RAF claim documentation.
RAF Claims TermsTerm
RAF ClaimsRAF 4 serious injury assessment
Medical report for general damages serious injury claims.
RAF Claims TermsTerm
RAF ClaimsRAF Lawyer
A legal role or search category connected to raf claims work.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingRates clearance certificate
Municipal confirmation required for property transfer.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawReal right
Legal right in land enforceable beyond a personal contract.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceReckless credit
Credit granted without proper affordability assessment.
Immigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawRefugee status
Recognition that a person qualifies for refugee protection.
Intellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyRegistered design
Protection for the appearance or pattern of an article.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionReinstatement of credit agreement
Restoring a defaulted credit agreement by paying arrears and allowed costs before cut-off.
Immigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawRelative visa
Visa linked to qualifying family relationship.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawRelocation with a child
Moving a child in a way that may affect another parents care, contact, or guardianship.
Trusts TermsTerm
TrustsRemoval of trustee
Legal process to remove a trustee where justified.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawRental Housing Tribunal
Provincial forum for landlord-tenant rental disputes.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureReplication
Plaintiffs answer to new issues raised in the plea.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureReplying affidavit
Applicants sworn reply to the opposition.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesReport an estate
Submitting required documents to the Master after death.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionRepossession of goods
Taking back goods under a credit agreement after lawful enforcement steps.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureRescission of judgment
Application to set aside a judgment, often a default judgment.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureRespondent
Person opposing or affected by an application.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawRespondent in domestic violence
Person against whom a protection order is sought.
Commercial Law TermsTerm
Commercial LawRestraint of trade
Clause limiting work or competition after leaving a business.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationRetainer
A legal-service cost or access term connected to consultations, lawyer fees, and legal help options.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawRetrenchment
No-fault dismissal due to operational requirements.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureReturn of service
Sheriffs proof that documents were served.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawRight to remain silent
Right not to be forced to answer incriminating questions.
RAF Claims TermsTerm
RAF ClaimsRoad Accident Fund
Public fund compensating qualifying road accident victims.
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Debt CollectionSale in execution
Public sale of attached property to satisfy a judgment debt.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawSchedule 5 offence
Serious offence category with stricter bail burden.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawSchedule 6 offence
Most serious bail category requiring exceptional circumstances for bail.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionSection 129 Notice
Notice sent under the National Credit Act before certain credit enforcement steps.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawSection 189 Consultation
Consultation process required for many retrenchments.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawSection 189A facilitation
CCMA-facilitated process for large-scale retrenchments.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawSectional title
Ownership of a unit plus shared rights in common property.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawSectional title unit
Section in a scheme, such as an apartment, registered separately.
RAF Claims TermsTerm
RAF ClaimsSerious injury
Injury threshold needed for RAF general damages.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureService of process
Formal delivery of court documents.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawServitude
Registered right allowing use or restriction of another property.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureSet down
Placing a matter on the court roll for hearing.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawSettlement agreement
Written agreement resolving a labour or employment dispute.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawSeverance Pay
Payment that may be due to an employee retrenched for operational requirements.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawSexual abuse in domestic violence
Sexual conduct or coercion covered as domestic violence.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawSexual harassment at work
Unwelcome sexual conduct in the workplace.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawShareholder
Person or entity owning shares in a company.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawShareholders agreement
Private contract regulating shareholder rights and obligations.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureSheriff Of The Court
Official who serves court documents and executes certain court processes.
Insurance Law TermsTerm
Insurance LawShort-term insurance
Insurance for assets or events such as vehicle, property, or liability risks.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawSick leave
Paid leave when an employee is medically unable to work.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureSimple summons
Shorter summons usually used for debt or liquidated claims.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureSmall Claims Court
Informal court for smaller civil claims up to the current limit.
Mining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawSocial and labour plan
Mining commitment plan for local, labour, and development obligations.
Lawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
LawyersSolicitor
A lawyer title used in some jurisdictions; in South Africa, public searches should usually compare attorneys, advocates, legal practitioners, lawyers, and law firms.
Corporate Law TermsTerm
Corporate LawSolvency and liquidity test
Test that a company can pay debts and has assets over liabilities.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawSpecial levy
Extra levy raised for a specific scheme expense.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureSpecial plea
Defence based on a preliminary issue, not the full merits.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawSpousal maintenance
Financial support one spouse may pay to the other after divorce.
Medical Negligence TermsTerm
Medical NegligenceStandard of care
Level of skill and care expected from a reasonable practitioner.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureStrike out
Request to remove improper or irrelevant allegations.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureSubpoena
Formal command to attend court or produce documents.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawSubstantive Fairness In Dismissal
Fair reason required for dismissal.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureSummary judgment
Fast judgment where the plaintiff says no real defence exists.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureSummons
The court document that starts many civil claims.
Constitutional Law TermsTerm
Constitutional LawSupremacy of the Constitution
Rule that invalid law or conduct cannot override the Constitution.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceSuretyship
Promise to pay another persons debt if they default.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingSuspensive condition
Condition that must happen before a sale becomes fully binding.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceSuspicious transaction report
Report to the FIC when money-laundering indicators arise.
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Tax LawTax Compliance Status
SARS status showing whether tax affairs are compliant.
Tax Law TermsTerm
Tax LawTax Lawyer
A legal professional or search category connected to tax law work.
Tax Law TermsTerm
Tax LawTax resident
Person or company taxed in SA based on residence rules.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureTaxation of costs
Assessment of a legal bill by the taxing master or clerk.
Immigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawTemporary residence visa
Time-limited authority to stay in South Africa.
Trusts TermsTerm
TrustsTestamentary trust
Trust created by a will after death.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesTestate succession
Inheritance under a valid will.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesTestator
Person who makes a will.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureThird-party notice
Procedure to bring another person into a case for related liability.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingTitle Deed
Registered document showing ownership and details of immovable property.
Lawyer and Attorney TermsTerm
LawyersTo Law Meaning
Search phrase used by people trying to understand legal wording, legal rights, or when an issue moves into law.
Intellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyTrade mark
Sign distinguishing goods or services, registrable through CIPC.
Intellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyTrade mark class
Category of goods or services used in trade mark registration.
Intellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyTrade secret
Valuable confidential business information kept secret.
Intellectual Property TermsTerm
Intellectual PropertyTrademark Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to intellectual property work.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingTransfer Attorney
A legal role or search category connected to conveyancing work.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingTransfer Costs
Costs linked to transferring property ownership.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingTransfer Duty
SARS tax on acquisition of property or rights in property.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingTransfer duty receipt
SARS confirmation needed before registration can proceed.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingTransferring attorney
Conveyancer handling the seller-to-buyer transfer.
Banking and Finance TermsTerm
Banking and FinanceTreating Customers Fairly
Financial-market conduct principle for fair treatment of customers.
Trusts TermsTerm
TrustsTrust
Legal arrangement where trustees hold property for beneficiaries or a purpose.
Legal Services TermsTerm
Legal EducationTrust Account
A South African legal information term connected to legal education research and legal-service discovery.
Trusts TermsTerm
TrustsTrust deed
Founding document setting trust rules.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawTrust money in property transaction
Money held by a property practitioner for sale, letting, or management.
Trusts TermsTerm
TrustsTrust property
Assets held or administered under a trust.
Trusts TermsTerm
TrustsTrustee
Person authorised to administer trust property.
Trusts TermsTerm
TrustsTrustee letters of authority
Masters authorisation allowing trustees to act.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawTrustees in sectional title
Elected people who manage body corporate affairs.
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Labour LawUIF
Unemployment Insurance Fund benefits system for qualifying workers.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawUncontested Divorce
Divorce where spouses agree on the main terms.
RAF Claims TermsTerm
RAF ClaimsUndertaking for future medical costs
RAF promise to pay qualifying future treatment costs.
Consumer Protection TermsTerm
Consumer ProtectionUnfair contract terms
Terms that are one-sided, misleading, or unfair to consumers.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawUnfair discrimination at work
Unfair workplace treatment based on prohibited or arbitrary grounds.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawUnfair Dismissal
Dismissal without a fair reason or fair procedure.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawUnfair Labour Practice
Certain unfair employer conduct involving promotion, demotion, benefits, suspension, or discipline.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawUnlawful occupier
Person occupying land or a home without consent or legal right.
Court Process TermsTerm
Civil ProcedureUrgent application
Application heard quickly because ordinary timing is inadequate.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawUrgent eviction
Faster eviction application where serious harm or urgency exists.
Property Law TermsTerm
Property LawUsufruct
Right to use and benefit from property owned by someone else.
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Tax LawValue-added tax
Indirect tax charged on supplies by VAT vendors.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawVariation of maintenance order
Changing an existing maintenance order because circumstances changed.
Tax Law TermsTerm
Tax LawVAT vendor
Person or business registered or required to register for VAT.
Criminal Law TermsTerm
Criminal LawVictim impact statement
Victims statement explaining harm for sentencing.
Immigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawVisa
Permission for a foreign national to enter or stay for a purpose.
Immigration Law TermsTerm
Immigration LawVisa appeal
Challenge to refusal of a visa application.
Conveyancing TermsTerm
ConveyancingVoetstoots clause
Clause selling property as is, subject to limits for defects and disclosure.
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Insurance LawWaiting period
Period before certain insurance benefits can be claimed.
Family Law TermsTerm
Family LawWarrant of arrest for protection order
Warrant linked to protection-order enforcement.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionWarrant Of Execution
Court document authorising enforcement of a judgment.
Mining and Energy Law TermsTerm
Mining and Energy LawWheeling
Moving electricity through a grid from generator to buyer.
Wills and Estates TermsTerm
Wills and EstatesWill
Document saying how a persons estate must be dealt with after death.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawWorkplace Harassment
Unwanted workplace conduct that undermines dignity, safety, or equality.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawWorkplace Suspension
Temporary removal from work while an issue is investigated or managed.
Debt Collection TermsTerm
Debt CollectionWrit of execution
High Court execution process authorising attachment.
Labour Law TermsTerm
Labour LawWritten particulars of employment
Written information about key job terms that employers must provide.
Administrative Law TermsTerm
Administrative LawWritten reasons
Explanation an administrator must give for an adverse decision.
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