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Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution Services

At MJA & Associates, our experienced professionals and associates are available to advise on a range of civil matters, including social media and the law.

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Litigation can be costly, stressful and time consuming - No Guarantees

Our Expert Negotiators can achieve winning results far faster & cheaper
Are you owed Money IRO the following situations???:

  1. Claims for Money due to you IRO completed Projects/Assignments
  2. RAF Claims Settled but your money held back by Attorneys involved
  3. Money you paid for Goods/Services but not delivered ITO Agreement
  4. Money you lent but not repaid by the Debtor as per Agreement reached.
  5. Civil Damages Awarded to you ITO Court Order but not yet paid to you.

GOOD NEWS! HAND IT TO MJA & ASSOCIATES NOW TO GET YOU RESULTS
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Our Civil and Dispute Resolution Services Cover
  • Unfair dismissal/IRO labour law related matters
  • Claims for money due in relation to contracts
  • Unpaid rent by defaulting tenants
  • Defamation claims
  • Social media and the law
  • Personal Injury Claims, on a No-Win, No-Fee basis

In respect of Road Accident Claims, Medical Malpractice, Train Accident Claims, Slip & Fall Claims, Police Assault Claims, Unlawful Arrest & Unlawful Imprisonment, Product Liability Claims, Aviation Accident Claims, Dog Bite Claims

HOW THE ASSESSMENTS & CLAIMS PROCESS WORKS

Our Aim is to provide sound Legal advice to all echelons of SA Society who rightfully believe through credible evidence that they have been wronged.

ITO Representation all our Associate Attorneys are highly qualified & have extensive experience in their fields.

Any one of our specialist attorneys after oral evidence and assessment of the evidence will advise if you have a possible valid claim for Civil Damages and whether a Claim for special or specific damages.

The Role of Social Media in Civil Matters

These days, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have become an integral part of everyday life and play an important role in our social environment.

Social media helps to keep us in contact with others in our network and stay informed of events in our neighborhood and the world. Yet, despite the benefits of social media platforms, some of these platforms create opportunities for abuse and often bring out the worst in people, often without thought to the consequences of their words and actions.

Understanding Defamation and Its Legal Implications

Many people lose sight of the fact that the moment something is posted on social media sites, it is considered "published."

It is therefore subject to the laws applicable to traditional media, such as newspapers. Accordingly, claims for defamation and hate speech, as well as dismissal or disciplinary action for social media misconduct, become very real possibilities.

What is Defamation?
Defamation can be defined as the wrongful, intentional publication of words or behavior in relation to another person, which has the effect of injuring his/her status, good name, or reputation.

Our courts have set a legal precedent by granting a Facebook abuser an interdict, preventing a friend from posting about his personal looks on the platform after she defamed him in a Facebook post.

What is Hate Speech?
Hate speech is any speech, gesture, conduct, writing, or display which is prohibited because it may incite violence or prejudicial action against a protected individual or group.

LEGAL RECOURSE TO CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IN CASES OF DEFAMATION/HATE SPEEECH

South African Courts unlike the German Courts in the EU has set a Precedent by offering the Complainant  Injunctive Relief and Courts may also Award Financial Damages.

Financial Damages can be in respect of emotional Trauma; Harm to Reputation; Loss of income etc. MJA & Associates will first assess the Merits of each Complainants Case then advise that to Prove prima facie defamation the Plaintiff must prove that the Published statements were;

  1. False
  2. Caused them injury
  3. The Statement did not fall into a privileged Category

Damage Complainant suffered can be loss of Financial Capital, Social Capital, Market Share. Generally recent Awards for Damages in S A Courts has ranged between R200 000-R500 000.

CONTACT MJA & ASSOCIATES TODAY TO ENFORCE YOUR RIGHTS IF YOU HAVE BEEN DEFAMED AND IT HAS CAUSED YOU PROVABLE HARM

Navigating Civil Disputes

Disputes are inevitable, and the correct course of action is essential to protect and maximize your interests.

Our Firms sound knowledge of the Legal System and our all encompassing Services

Ensures we Offer Tailored Strategies that safeguard your special Needs.

We and our Associates can Represent Clients from both the Public and Private Sectors

Across a wide Range of Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution Matters

Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution FAQ's

Civil Litigation typically involves;

  • Issuing a Notice of Demand by Registered Post
  • Issuing a Summons via Sheriff of the Local Court if no response
  • Prepare Discovery incl Founding Affidavit for Trial
  • Deal with a possible Appeal and or Costly Postponement
  • Build a Case or Defence with an Oppertunity for Settlement

Yes. Through Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods like Mediation and Arbitration.Often these alternative Methods are faster and less Formal& less adverserial , Making them Suitable in Resolving many types of conflict.

  • Arbitration is a Dispute Resolution Teqhnique where a Neutral Third Party Delivers a Decision which is usually Binding
  • Mediation involves a Mediator who helps the Disputing Parties find a Mutually acceptable Solution but
    He/She dont make a Binding Decision for the Parties.

Consider the possible Costs-The Time commitment-The Impact on  Relationships and other Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods

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