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Court awards full parental responsibilities to mother in parental alienation syndrome case
TLD v BG [2023] ZAGPJHC 801 Summary This is a case about an 8-year-old boy whose parents were never married. The court appointed a psychologist
Courts Must Adjudicate Based on Pleadings and Trial Issues
In the Mashola case (22/2022), the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) had to determine whether a partial forfeiture order should be imposed on the husband’s
Court’s Authority to Compel Journalists to Disclose Sources
When can a court ask a journalist to divulge a source of information? The case of Mazetti Management Services v amaBhungane [2023] 2023-050131 (GJ) (the
Pretoria High Court Case Sets Precedent on Maintenance Obligation for Adult Children in Divorce Settlement
The Pretoria High Court recently ruled on a significant case involving unpaid child maintenance and the obligations of divorced parents. The dispute arose when a
Principles of Interpretation of Wills
There is a maxim that ‘Where there’s a will there’s a relative’’. What happens when a relative who has been left out of the will,
Understanding Personal Servitudes: Rights to Use and Enjoy Others’ Property
In legal terms, a personal servitude refers to the right granted to a specific person (known as the holder) to utilize and enjoy someone else’s
Removal of Executor: Understanding the Process and Requirements
Introduction: When someone passes away, the administration of their estate is carried out by an executor appointed to handle their affairs. However, there are circumstances
Understanding Marriages Subject to Accrual: A Guide for Everyone
Understanding Marriages Subject to Accrual: A Guide for Everyone Marriage is a significant milestone in one’s life, and understanding the legal aspects that govern it
Constitutional Court Declares Section 4 of Mediation in Certain Divorce Matters Act 24 of 1987 Unconstitutional
In a recent court case known as Centre for Child Law v TS [2023] ZACC 22, the Constitutional Court examined the issue of whether section
Freedom of testation
In your will, you have the freedom to distribute your assets to whomever you choose. This means that you can determine who will receive your
Understanding Restraint of Trade Agreements and ‘Full and Final’ Settlements
In a recent case, Wheelwright v CP de Leeuw Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd, the Labour Appeal Court had to determine whether a Restraint of Trade Agreement
Courts’ Discretion in Enforcing Contracts: Understanding the Impact on Public Policy
The recent case of Ethekwini Municipality v Cooperativa Muratori & Cementisti – CMC di Ravenna Societa Cooperativa [2023] ZASCA 95 (12 June 2023) marks a