Like there is a cost of doing business there is a cost to litigating. The courthouse is not a place you just rush to “to get your pound of flesh”, “make the other party pay” or “make an example of the other party” without considering the cost of the entire exercise. Costs have what may […]
In a previous blog I shared about the importance of reading and understanding what you are signing; because a person is usually bound by their signature to a document (save and except in certain circumstances). The essence of the principle of non est factum (it is not my deed) is that the person signing believed […]
“When can we sign?” is a question that has been asked of lawyers a million times over; because people can tend to be eager to rush to execute contracts, court documents, deeds, other documents etc. But, did you really read and understand what is being said in the document – the fine print? The other […]
Ascertaining the limitation period of a claim will determine whether a proposed claimant has a chance at bringing a claim; or if they are time barred altogether. It is important to take heed of and adhere to timelines for initiating court actions. Limitation periods are provided for in limitation legislation (and/or in limitation related […]
Limitation is the legally defined time period in which (civil) court actions must be brought which varies depending on the nature of the claim. Limitation periods are provided for in limitation legislation (and/or in limitation related statutory provisions) or the equivalent in different countries. One example from Trinidad & Tobago, is the Limitation of Certain […]