Abstract
This research will focus on the application and the aim of the in duplum rule which originated from the Roman-Dutch law. It is a rule that has been part of our South African law for over 100 years. The in duplum rule entails that arrear interest levied against the debtor cannot be more than double the outstanding debt which is owed by the debtor. This research will further compare the application of the in rule under the common law against the statutory rule introduced by section 103 (5) of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005...
LL.M. (Mercantile Law)