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Family And Children [2010] ZAGPJHC 22

Maneli v Maneli (14/3/2-234/05)

Maneli v Maneli (14/3/2-234/05) [2010] ZAGPJHC 22; 2010 (7) BCLR 703 (GSJ) (19 April 2010)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
14/3/2-234/05
Judge
Mokgoatlheng

The court held that a child adopted under Xhosa customary law was entitled to maintenance, and ordered registration of the adoption and a maintenance enquiry.

  • Customary Law Adoption
  • Maintenance Of Children
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Development Of Common Law
  • Bill Of Rights Application
  • Judicial Notice Of Customary Law
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