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Avoiding liability
02/01/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
Reliance on the exemption clause is said to be unfair because it allows liability to be denied even though the other party is clearly otherwise in breach, writes BHAG SINGH.
Value time
09/01/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
Some are called Acts, while others are called “regulations”. The words such as “enactments,” “ordinances” and “codes” are also used.
The laws of the land
23/01/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
Whether what is provided for is legally binding or only a guide will depend on the contents, the objective and who formulated it.
Buyer, beware
30/01/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
When a contract is entered into, it becomes binding despite its perceived unfairness. One should, therefore, know what obligations one is assuming.
The laws of the land
23/01/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
We should be mindful of wasting other people’s time as it is such an invaluable asset. As an example, the law of limitation creates a time bar in relation to a person’s right to institute and commence legal proceedings.
Void contracts  
06/02/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
THERE are many instances where two parties to a transaction have had one, or both of them, confer some benefit on the other.
Executing a will
13/02/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
The inheritance of property becomes an issue once the owner has passed on.
Recovering loans
27/02/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
The act of loaning money can become a contentious issue when it comes to trying to recover the money lent.
The appeal  
06/03/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
What happens when you are unhappy with a court’s decision?
See you in court
20/03/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
Be mindful of the costs involved before instituting action against another party.
Sign with care
17/04/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
A person who puts his signature to a document is bound by its terms, regardless of whether he understands its contents.
Engaging an agent
24/04/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
Before signing any agreement, ensure the document specifies the extent of an agent’s representation.
Resorting to mediation  
01/05/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
Mediation is an ideal way to resolve disputes.
Void contracts
08/05/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
When a contract becomes void, can one claim the money that has been paid to the other party?
Where’s the money?
15/05/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
Money which is due to one person cannot be paid to another. Explicit consent, whether in writing or otherwise, is required.
Land matters
22/05/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
A LEADING national newspaper highlighted the plight of a person who had toiled on a plot of land for 10 years whilst trying to get the land title.
Control of proceedings
05/06/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
The presiding judge decides how a trial will be conducted. The only thing a litigant can expect is justice.
Onus is on the borrower
12/06/2007 The  Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
When steps are taken to auction off a borrower’s property, he should participate in the foreclosure process to ensure that the best price is obtained.
Intention discounted
19/06/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
When a published statement damages a person’s reputation, it does not matter what the intention of the writer is.
Breach of ethics  
26/06/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
When a breach of ethics has taken place, we need to take a look at the root cause to address the problem.
Is there a contract?
03/07/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
When an unconscious person is taken to the emergency section of a hospital and left there, is he liable to pay for treatment in such circumstances?
Defining contempt
24/07/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
THE court is a place where offenders are tried for offences alleged to be committed by them. In other cases where there is a dispute, it is the court that the antagonists go to to have their dispute adjudicated upon.
Early possession is risky
 07/08/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
Early occupation of a house – that is, before the buyer has fully settled the balance of the purchase price – can be disadvantageous if the deal goes sour.
A time to act
09/10/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
The law of limitations provides a time frame for seeking relief through the courts. LEGAL words and phrases have defined meanings which can be found in a legal dictionary.
House or money?
02/10/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
A contract should clearly specify the consequences and options that are available to all the parties in case of breach.
THE purchase of a house invariably involves a large sum of money and is ordinarily preceded by a Sale and Purchase agreement which describes the property to be purchased and the price agreed upon.
Delayed completion
23/10/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
A person who buys a house from a housing developer is not bound to wait indefinitely for it to be completed. THE purchase of property invariably, on most occasions, involves a developer and a buyer. .
Expectations not met
13/11/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
When a housing project is delayed, is the house buyer spared the demands of the financial institution for loan repayments?
Errant contractor
06/11/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
What recourse does a house owner have when a renovation job goes awry? A READER wrote in to ask: “What action can we take if the contractor we hire to renovate the house does not complete the job but has been paid in full and other contractors had to be called to complete the job, incurring additional expenses?
Whose agent?
27/11/2007 The Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
ON many occasions, a person or an entity that carries on a business may hold itself out as an agent, or even a sole agent or exclusive agent of another. Sometimes this is done to associate oneself with a well-known brand or a much sought after service or product.
Contents matter
11/12/2007 The  Star Articles of Law by BHAG SINGH
In a transaction, the contents of the document establishes the rights and obligations of both parties. A CAPTION entitled “Be careful when signing agreement” caught a reader’s attention.

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