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Top 5 construction cases 2012

20/12/2012 There were many noteworthy cases handed down in 2012, however we focused on those which have the most interest and practical relevance to our clients.

Construction of contracts: priority of documents

22/02/2010 In the following case, the court had to consider the construction of a contract, and in particular the effect of a clause concerning the priority of documents, in order to determine which of two conflicting provisions relating to the payment mechanism was to prevail.

Oil & Gas in South Africa

03/08/2017 A structured guide to oil and gas laws in South Africa

New employment rules for international students studying in Canada

07/05/2014 On June 1, 2014, amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Regulation) modifying working rights for foreign nationals under…

Frustration, breach of contract and repudiation

25/05/2010 In the following case, which was bought before the courts by way of a summary application for judgement, the court had to consider whether the contract between the parties was frustrated so that performance become impossible or whether in fact one or other of the parties had wrongfully repudiated the contract.

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