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How do I file a case against a family member?
Simply go to police and fill FIR. in case police do not take any action file a defamation suit in the court for defaming you and family under section 500 IPC in the criminal court of your police station. Yes, you/others in your family are free to report this matter to the Police.
What can you do if someone owes you money in South Africa?
Contact the person with whom you have a dispute in person, in writing or telephonically and ask them to settle your claim. (The current limit is R20 000). If the person who owes you money refuses to pay, they should then be sent a letter of demand which indicates all the facts and the specific amount you are claiming.
What is legally considered a family?
Generally a family can mean the following: A group of persons who are connected by blood or by affinity or through law within two or three generations. A group that consists of Parents and their children.
What does it mean to take legal action in a case?
Taking legal action in a non-criminal case is known as litigation. In litigation, neither party is seeking for the other to face imprisonment or fines, though they may be seeking a financial settlement. More broadly, litigation is about asking the court to resolve a conflict that cannot be otherwise settled.
When should I get legal advice for family law?
Whatever you do, it’s best to act as early as possible. If you’re considering court action, you should get advice from an experienced adviser. The cost is a worry for many people, but if you get benefits or are on a low income, you might be able to get a lawyer on legal aid.
How can a court enforce my legal right?
The way that a court enforces your right (known as a ‘remedy’) depends on the type of court action you’re taking. The most common remedies include: an order that the public authority should do something – in England and Wales this is called a mandatory order and in Scotland specific performance.
How long do you have to take legal action against someone?
You usually have to bring proceedings within a year of the potential breach of your human rights. But there may be stricter time limits depending on the type of court action you take, and this can be as short as three months (or even less in some cases).