Law Articles

Law vs Fact

April 1, 2025
In South African law, a clear distinction is drawn between questions of fact and questions of law, with some issues falling into a mixed category. This distinction is not merely academic – it has practical implications.
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Drawing inferences from facts.

April 1, 2025
A legal analysis of how South African courts draw inferences in civil disputes and criminal contempt cases, with case law and practical examples.
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Tacit Terms in South African Contract Law

Aug. 19, 2025
A tacit term (also called an implied term in fact) is an unexpressed provision of a contract that is derived from the inferred common intention of the parties.
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