My father in law took out a large loan a...

Asked by the Customer on 04-02-2016 16:50:00
Question posted in the General Law category relating to Gauteng

My father in law took out a large loan and due to retrenchment and psychological issues has been unable to repay back the loan. He did not disclose this debt to his family and today several of their house belonging were attached to repay the debt.

He however has not paid or contributed to the household possessions that were attached. They even attached my wife's car even though it is in her name and she makes monthly payments towards the car from her own account. My wife explained this to the men who came through but they would not listen and attached the car even though it does not belong to the man that owes the debt.

Is it legal that the debt from one man can be passed to his family even though he has not contributed to the upkeep of the house for several years since his unemployment/retrenchment?


Can the man who owes the debt be brought to justice rather than punishing the family?

Your urgent assistance will be appreciated.

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