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Family And Children [2016] ZAECMHC 9

B.M v B.V.N and Another (2612/2015)

B.M v B.V.N and Another (2612/2015) [2016] ZAECMHC 9 (29 March 2016)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Mthatha
Case number
2612/2015
Judge
S M Mbenenge

The High Court held that a customary marriage under the Act can only end by divorce. The applicant was declared the deceased’s sole surviving spouse.

  • Customary Marriage
  • Dissolution Of Marriage
  • Recognition Of Spouses
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Customary-marriage
  • Dissolution-of-marriage
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