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Civil Procedure [2023] ZAGPJHC 796

Lourenco and Another v Lourenco and Others (16945/2020)

Lourenco and Another v Lourenco and Others (16945/2020) [2023] ZAGPJHC 796 (17 July 2023)

The High Court rescinded a default order declaring a disputed document the deceased’s will, finding interested parties were not notified and should have been joined.

  • Rescission Of Judgment
  • Joinder Of Interested Parties
  • Wills Act
  • Intestacy
  • Executor Fiduciary Duties
  • Rescission-of-judgment
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Family And Children [2009] ZASCA 64

Henriques v Giles NO and Another; Henriques v Giles NO and Others (213/08)

Henriques v Giles NO and Another; Henriques v Giles NO and Others (213/08) [2009] ZASCA 64; 2010 (6) SA 51 (SCA) ; [2009] 4 All SA 116 (SCA) (29 May 2009)

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that a mistakenly signed will could be rectified to reflect the testator’s true intention, but Jackie's will could not be rectified on the papers.

  • Rectification Of Wills
  • Testamentary Capacity
  • Administration Of Estates Act
  • Wills Act Formalities
  • Intestacy
  • Costs Orders
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Land And Property [2008] ZAWCHC 111

Marais v Botha NO and Others (5461/2007)

Marais v Botha NO and Others (5461/2007) [2008] ZAWCHC 111 (31 October 2008)

The High Court dismissed an application to have a joint will accepted under section 2(3) of the Wills Act, finding a material dispute about a later will and public-policy concerns.

  • Wills Act Section 2 3
  • Administration Of Estates
  • Testamentary Intention
  • Executor Appointment
  • Intestacy
  • De Bloedige Hand
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