Exploring the Law of Succession


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This volume explores key issues in the law of succession from a variety of perspectives: national, historical and comparative.




Private International Law in Commonwealth Africa


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A comprehensive and in-depth analysis of how courts in the countries of Commonwealth Africa decide claims under private international law.




Law of Succession


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This second edition, necessitated by the commencement of the Law of Succession Amendement Act 43 of 1992, has been adapted to make provision for the many changes to the law of succession. A chapter concerning the administration of estates is now included.







The Law of Succession in South Africa


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The law of succession is covered in its entirety and the work includes a chapter on the principles of intestate succession and an appendix on the conflict of laws.




Customary Law


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The Future of African Customary Law


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This book promotes discussion and understanding of customary law and explores its continued relevance in sub-Saharan Africa. It considers the characteristics of customary law and efforts to ascertain and codify customary law, and how this body of law differs in content, form and status from legislation and common law.




Private International Law in South Africa


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The Authors. List of Abbreviations. General Introduction. Part I. General Principles (Choice-of-Law Technique). Chapter 1. Sources of PIL. Chapter 2. Connection. Chapter 3. Basic Terms. Part II. Rules of Choice of Law. Chapter 1. Persons. Chapter 2. Obligations. Chapter 3. Law of Property. Chapter 4. Intangible Property Rights. Chapter 5. Company Law. Chapter 6. Family Law. Chapter 7. Succession Law. Part III. Annex: International Civil Procedure (ICP). Chapter 1. Sources of ICP (National Law, International Conventions). Chapter 2. The Principle of Lex Fori. Chapter 3. National Jurisdiction. Chapter 4. International Jurisdiction. Chapter 5. Acceptability (Recognition) and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments. Selected Bibliography. Index.