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Civil Procedure [2024] ZAWCHC 338

V.L v O.C.V (11677/2006 ; 18206/2007)

V.L v O.C.V (11677/2006 ; 18206/2007) [2024] ZAWCHC 338; 2025 (1) SACR 498 (WCC) (29 October 2024)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
11677/2006 ; 18206/2007
Judge
Wille, J

The High Court dismissed a contempt application seeking the respondent’s incarceration for non-payment under a divorce settlement, finding the debt was civil and not enforceable by imprisonment.

  • Contempt Of Court
  • Abolition Of Civil Imprisonment Act
  • Maintenance Orders
  • Jurisdiction
  • Asset Redistribution
  • Contempt-of-court
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