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Family And Children [2024] ZAGPJHC 1132

F.A v D.P (Reasons) (2024/041851)

F.A v D.P (Reasons) (2024/041851) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1132 (5 November 2024)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2024/041851
Judge
Gilbert

In an unopposed divorce matter, the court removed the case from the roll because the plaintiff’s papers did not adequately support the claim that the defendant had absconded rather than died.

  • Divorce
  • Forfeiture Of Patrimonial Benefits
  • Presumption Of Death
  • Parental Responsibility
  • Unopposed Divorce
  • Missing Persons
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Admiralty And Maritime [2024] ZAWCHC 283

Viking Fishing A Division of Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd and Others (AC16/2024), Ex parte

Viking Fishing A Division of Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd and Others (AC16/2024), Ex parte [2024] ZAWCHC 283 (30 September 2024)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
AC16/2024
Judge
Lekhuleni

Ex parte admiralty application granting a presumption of death for 11 missing Lepanto crew members after the vessel sank off Hout Bay.

  • Presumption Of Death
  • Admiralty Jurisdiction Regulation Act
  • Maritime Claim
  • Missing Persons
  • Death Certificates
  • Presumption-of-death
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