ACCIDENT REPORT
ACCIDENT REPORT: an official document containing all the details of the accident.
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Accident Report
An official document containing all the details of the accident.
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A person who has allegedly committed a criminal offence like theft, rape or murder.
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A person appointed by a Magistrate’s Court to collect and distribute payments of the debtor amongst his/her creditors.
Court Read full definitionADVERSE CONSUMER CREDIT INFORMATION
ADVERSE CONSUMER CREDIT INFORMATION: it is information of a consumer which includes classification of consumer behaviour such as “default”, “slow paying”, or “not contactable”; classification of actio...
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A written statement made under oath before a Commissioner of Oaths, for example, a member of the South African Police Service or an attorney.
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Factors given by the employer to convince the chairperson that the employee must be dismissed or some other sanction should be given. Examples of aggravating circumstances of the employer include the...
Employment Read full definitionALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGENT
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION AGENT: a person that assists in resolving disputes through conciliation, mediation or arbitration. Such a person must be registered and accredited by the National Credit...
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A contract entered into to regulate whether a marriage will be out of community of property with/without the accrual system. An ante nuptial contract must be signed by the persons entering into a marr...
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Where a court gives a judgment based on the papers placed before it (such as an affidavit). There is no verbal evidence given in court.
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