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DOMESTIC RELATIONSHIPS ACT 1994 (NO. 28 OF 1994) - SECT 17

Death of party—effect on proceedings

17. Where a party to proceedings under this Division dies before the proceedings are completed and the proceedings are continued by or against the legal personal representative of the deceased party, a court may make an order under this Division if it is of the opinion that—

        (a)     it would have adjusted interests in respect of the property but for the death; and

        (b)     despite the death, it is still appropriate to adjust those interests.

Division 3—Maintenance

No general right to maintenance



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