Hi, Person A and B are married in COP. P...

Asked by the Customer on 14-10-2014 09:51:27
Question posted in the General Law category relating to Mpumalanga

Hi,

Person A and B are married in COP.

Person A took out a personal loan without Person B's knowledge, consent or signature.

Person A have been retrenched and they are struggling financially.

Was it necessary for Person B to sign a consent form to the loan as well because of COP, and if so could this be seen as irresponsible lending?

Do they have a foot to stand on or can Person B's belongings also be repossessed?

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