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Is a Surety’s Liability Limited to the Initial Credit Agreement? Insights from Actisol 145 CC v Seryt Tyres

Is a Surety’s Liability Limited to the Initial Credit Agreement? Insights from Actisol 145 CC v Seryt Tyres

Gain critical insights from the Gauteng High Court case, Actisol 145 CC v Seryt Tyres, addressing the extent of a surety’s liability in credit agreements. This pivotal judgment, led by Judge Nkutha-Nkontwana, explores whether a surety’s obligation is confined to the initial credit limit or extends to the actual debt incurred. Uncover the legal intricacies, the court’s decision, and its implications for sureties in business credit facilities

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Is reckless credit my get out of jail free card?

Is reckless credit my get out of jail free card?

In simple terms, credit is considered to be reckless if it is clear from the outset that the Consumer will not be able to afford the repayments, or if no affordability test was done at all.
In our case study (below), the affordability test was indeed done, but it was clear that she would not be able to afford the repayments. It, therefore, seems that the credit was granted recklessly.

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