Absolution from the instance is a judgment that may be given either at the end of a case, or immediately after the close of the plaintiff’s case. Absolution is granted at the end of the case if neither the plaintiff nor the defendant have put forward sufficient evidence to secure judgment in their favour. The plaintiff is, however, entitled to re-institute the action should additional evidence become available Continue reading
Owners of imported vehicles registered in any Southern African Customs Union (SACU), can drive freely without an import permit on South African roads. The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) consists of Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and eSwatini. Continue reading
3. Traffic Offences 7936
Author: Webbers Attorneys Date: 27 March 2014
Rule 12 of the Magistrates’ Court Rules provides for default judgment. Default judgment is judgment granted against a defendant who failed to defend a claim against him/her. Additionally, when a defendant omits to defend an action, it is reasonable to assume that the claim is not being disputed by the defendant. Continue reading
