C.A.W v D.H.W and Another (16760/2018) [2023] ZAGPJHC 811 (21 July 2023)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
16760/2018
Judge
Van Eeden
The High Court ordered transfer of a donated half share in immovable property after rejecting the donor’s revocation claim based on gross ingratitude.
E.S.M v A.T.M (09183/2017) [2023] ZAGPJHC 738 (26 June 2023)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
09183/2017
Judge
M A Makume
The court found that the only issue was the interpretation and application of section 9(1) of the Divorce Act. The applicant contributed only R20,000 to the estate, and the court exercised its discretion judicially, considering the duration of the marriage, circumstances of breakdown, and misconduct. The authorities cited confirm that forfeiture cannot be ordered against a party's own contributions. The applicant failed to demonstrate reasonable prospects of success or any compelling reason for leave to appeal. Accordingly, the application for leave to appeal was dismissed and costs awarded t…
N v N (21694/2010) [2011] ZAGPJHC 247 (9 December 2011)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
21694/2010
Judge
EF Dippenaar
The High Court found the plaintiff did not sign the settlement agreement and was entitled to her share of the former matrimonial home’s sale proceeds.