, LPL4805 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE 2 April 2025
Question 1. X and Y executed their antenuptial contract while
on holiday in the Kruger National Park in the presence of their
friend, who is a notary public. Where will the antenuptial
contract be registered? (10)
Question 1: Registration of an Antenuptial
Contract
An antenuptial contract (ANC) is a legal agreement
entered into by prospective spouses before their
marriage to regulate their marital property regime. In
South Africa, an ANC must comply with specific
legal requirements to be valid and enforceable.
Even though X and Y executed their ANC while on
holiday in the Kruger National Park, the contract
must still be registered at the appropriate Deeds
Office to be legally effective against third parties.
The registration process is governed by the Deeds
Registries Act 47 of 1937.
Where is the antenuptial contract registered?
1. Registration at the Deeds Office – The
antenuptial contract must be registered at the
Semester 1 2025 - DUE 2 April 2025
Question 1. X and Y executed their antenuptial contract while
on holiday in the Kruger National Park in the presence of their
friend, who is a notary public. Where will the antenuptial
contract be registered? (10)
Question 1: Registration of an Antenuptial
Contract
An antenuptial contract (ANC) is a legal agreement
entered into by prospective spouses before their
marriage to regulate their marital property regime. In
South Africa, an ANC must comply with specific
legal requirements to be valid and enforceable.
Even though X and Y executed their ANC while on
holiday in the Kruger National Park, the contract
must still be registered at the appropriate Deeds
Office to be legally effective against third parties.
The registration process is governed by the Deeds
Registries Act 47 of 1937.
Where is the antenuptial contract registered?
1. Registration at the Deeds Office – The
antenuptial contract must be registered at the
