The Consumer Protection Act and five common law principlesConsumer Protection Act and Common Law Principles • January 30th, 2013
There are no formalities in terms of the common law for entering into any contract. However, where the parties agree to such formalities, or if the law prescribes these, the agreement needs to be in writing and signed (eg the Alienation of Land Act 68 of 1981 requires that the sale of immovable property be reduced to writing and signed by both parties or their agents).
