Asked by Lucille on 02-02-2022 12:39:25
Question posted in the Property Law category relating to Eastern Cape
I would like to know whether I should take any documents with me to court on my first appearance. My aunt has served me with eviction papers but my fathers will States that the house belongs to my brother after his passing. I am paying the utilities and rates and taxes and have been doing so for a year. I am from Gauteng and the house I'm living in is in port elizabeth. I have copies of the will and my brother also has attorneys who is handling the dispute.
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Posted by Att. Patrick on 08-02-2022 20:58:20
Hi there,
I see that you haven't made a payment for the question, but I'm going to assist you a little. If you want to ask a follow-up question, please make the required payment, even if it is R150 or R200.
You need to file an affidavit setting out your defence! If your defence is that your brother is the true owner of the property, that's a really good defence! But is your brother on your aunt's side?
Att. Patrick
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