Who qualifies for legal aid in SA?
Who qualifies for legal aid in SA?
Legal Aid South Africa’s role is to provide legal aid to those who cannot afford their own legal representation. This includes poor people and vulnerable groups such as women, children and the rural poor. Legal Aid SA applies a ‘means test’ to see whether you qualify in terms of what you earn.
What happens if you ignore a demand letter?
1. The fact that you ignored the demand letter will be used against you in court. The demand letter will likely end up as an exhibit to the court and jury in any subsequent litigation, and your response to the demand will be judged accordingly.
What happens after a demand letter?
After you send a demand letter, one of several things can happen: The insurance company accepts your demand, and the settlement goes forward. You’ll receive the compensation you asked for and sign a release of liability in exchange.
Can legal action threaten?
Generally, it’s never illegal to threaten legal action.
How do you politely threaten legal action?
Here is a list of the elements of a good threat letter:
- Be calm and professional.
- State clearly what relief you want.
- Specify what you will do next if the letter’s recipient doesn’t solve the problem immediately (give the recipient a deadline, say ten days, in which to act).
- The Escape Clause.
Can you ignore letter of demand?
Consequences of Ignoring a Letter of Demand Ignoring a Letter of Demand can result in a chain of serious but avoidable consequence. A creditor who does not get back what he rightfully deserves will most likely commence a civil action in Court to claim for the same.
How do you end a demand letter?
End the letter by stating you will promptly pursue legal remedies if the other party does not meet your demand. Make and keep copies. Make a copy of each letter before sending it.
What happens if you ignore lawyers letters?
It is never advisable to ignore a letter from a solicitor as ignoring correspondence can result in unnecessary proceedings being issued or an Order being made by the Court. Even if Court proceedings are issued, parties are still able to reach an agreement.
