L.D.J v M.E.D.J (10998/2010) [2014] ZAGPPHC 623 (18 August 2014)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
10998/2010
Judge
S Strauss
High Court costs ruling in a child-contact dispute. The court ordered each parent to pay their own costs after finding both acted in the child’s best interests.
MB v NB (2008/25274) [2009] ZAGPJHC 76; 2010 (3) SA 220 (GSJ) (25 August 2009)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2008/25274
Judge
Brassey AJ
The court found that, although there was no contractual obligation for the defendant to pay S's school fees, his conduct and representations as S's father created a duty of support. The defendant is required to contribute one third of the cost of S's schooling at a day-boy rate for three years, amounting to R100,000, to be paid into a dedicated account for S's education. The plaintiff is to contribute R120,000. Maintenance for the plaintiff is awarded at R5,000 per month for three years, considering her earning potential and capital resources. The accrual entitlement is calculated based on ag…