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Family And Children [2021] ZAGPJHC 645

Mashisane v Mhlauli (2020/11024)

Mashisane v Mhlauli (2020/11024) [2021] ZAGPJHC 645 (8 November 2021)

The applicant's denial of the existence of a customary marriage and intention to marry by customary rites is central to the case. The ante-nuptial contract was registered in contemplation of a civil marriage that never occurred. The applicant seeks to substitute one marital regime for another without establishing a proper foundation or complying with the necessary requirements. On the facts presented, it is not possible to enforce an ante-nuptial contract for a non-existent marriage. The application for leave to appeal does not meet the statutory test for reasonable prospects of success or co…

  • Customary Marriage
  • Ante Nuptial Contract
  • Leave To Appeal
  • Marital Regimes
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