South Africa Case Law

J.V v B.V (43696/2019)

J.V v B.V (43696/2019) [2024] ZAGPJHC 667 (15 July 2024)

Court

South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg

Case number

43696/2019

Judge

F Bezuidenhout

The court found that the applicant's affidavits, although commissioned via video conference, were sufficiently authenticated and that no prejudice was suffered by the respondent, who engaged fully with the merits. The point in limine was dismissed. On the separation of issues, the court held that the only outstanding issue between the parties is the calculation of accrual, and that granting a decree of divorce would facilitate the computation and curtail unnecessary litigation. The respondent's concerns about prejudice were not substantiated, as effective remedies such as the appointment of a…

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• Separation Of Issues
• Commissioning Of Affidavits
• Accrual System
• Divorce Act
• Maintenance Of Major Children

W.L.N v A.J.N (17229/2006)

W.L.N v A.J.N (17229/2006) [2023] ZAGPPHC 704 (22 August 2023)

Court

North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria

Case number

17229/2006

Judge

C.J. Collis

The High Court refused leave to appeal after holding that the applicant lacked locus standi to enforce arrear maintenance for major children via a writ of execution.

• Maintenance Of Major Children
• Locus Standi
• Writ Of Execution
• Leave To Appeal Threshold
• Leave-to-appeal
• Locus-standi