JEKE v ZEMBE 2018 (1) ZLR 430 (H)

2018 (1) ZLR p430

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Customary law – marriage – unregistered customary law marriage – status of – party cannot apply to court for divorce – need to plead cause of action to claim property

Family law – husband and wife – divorce – division of property following divorce – unregistered customary law marriage – need to plead recognised cause of action to claim property – reform of law necessary

Family law – husband and wife – marriage – unregistered customary law marriage – status of – party cannot apply to court for divorce – Matrimonial Causes Act not applicable to such a union – need to plead cause of action to claim property

Legal practitioners – conduct and ethics – duties – to clients – need to file proper pleadings and seek appropriate relief