The constitutionally bound dead hand? The impact of constitutional rights and principles on freedom of testation in South African law
| Title: | The constitutionally bound dead hand? The impact of constitutional rights and principles on freedom of testation in South African law |
| Author: | du Toit, Francois |
| Inquiries: | fdutoit@uwc.ac.za |
| Abstract: | This article analyses critically the impact of constitutionalism on freedom of testation and its limitation in South African law. It proposes the judicial utilisation of a 'constitutionally-founded boni mores criterion' in addressing particularly testamentary forfeiture clauses and charitable testamentary bequests. |
| Subject: | Freedom of testation Constitutionalism Public policy Bill of Rights Equality Non-discrimination |
| Citation: | Du Toit, F. (2001). The constitutionally bound dead hand? The impact of constitutional rights and principles on freedom of testation in South African law. Stellenbosch Law Review, 2001 (2): 222-257 |
| Rights: | Copyright Juta Law. Permission granted to reproduce the article in the Repository. Please cite original source and link to this site. |
| Type: | Article |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10566/230 |
| Date: | 2001 |
| Peer reviewed: | Yes |
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