Legal Practice Act, 2014 (Act No. 28 of 2014)

Rules

Legal Services Ombud Rules

Part A

15. Settlement
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If a settlement is reached between the parties at any stage of the investigation, whether through mediation, conciliation, or negotiation or otherwise—

 

(a) the terms of the agreement shall be reduced to writing, and such agreement shall be signed by the parties;

 

(b) the agreement shall be concluded and signed under the supervision and direction of the Ombud; and

 

(c) the original signed agreement shall be kept by the Ombud.