Evidence in Court

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Evidence is an important element of a court case, especially in the trial. It is the way by which information is put before the court to prove a matt...

Injunctions

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There is a dispute over the boundary between John and his neighbour but before the matter is settled, his neighbor commences to build a dividing wall ...

Some thoughts for the New Year – 2020

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A decade has gone by and another begins. It is 2020. It is a time for reflection like we do at the end of each year. It has become a ritual. Many make...

Christmas in SVG

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Christmas is a few days away. Christmas carols are playing; the stores are crowded with shoppers; colourful lights shine from houses at nights and sch...

Significance of the Word ‘Reasonable’

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The word “Reasonable” is seemingly ordinary, but it is fundamental in law. The online dictionary describes it as showing reason or sound judgment,...

Running down actions

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Running down action occupies a considerable amount of the court’s time. These are actions by persons who have suffered injuries or property losses d...

Authority equals power

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Starting with the home, at the familiar level, authority normally resides with the parents. The parents have the power and they are in charge of the h...

Probable cause

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Warrantless arrest and the role of probable cause The phrase “probable cause” is used very often in criminal matters. These words are on the mi...

Time is of essence

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This phrase is used in everyday parlance, but carries tremendous significance in contract law. In a contract relating to the sale of land or for const...