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PVL2601-Family Law Study Notes. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONCLUSION OF A VALID CIVIL MARRIAGE: Marriage is traditionally defined as the legally recognized life long voluntary union between two parties to the exclusion of all others.  Capacity to act – mentally ill persons - if they enter into marriage the moment this occurs marriage is void.  Infant (children below age of 7) do not have the capacity to act.  Prodigals (a person with normal mental ability but who is unable of m...

PVL2601.FAMILY LAW: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONCLUSION OF A VALID CIVIL MARRIAGE:Marriage is traditionally defined as the legally recognized life long voluntary union between two parties to the exclusion of all others.  Capacity to act – mentally ill persons - if they enter into marriage the moment this occurs marriage is void.  Infant (children below age of 7) do not have the capacity to act.  Prodigals (a person with normal mental ability but who is unable of managing his o...

CASES – FAMILY LAW Grobbelaar v Havenga Consortium omnis vitae “An abstraction comprising the totality of a number of rights, duties and advantages accruing to the spouses of a marriage.” This comprises companionship, love, affection, comfort, mutual services and sexual intercourse. Peter v Minister of Law and Order Consortium omnis vitae The court said that the concept “consortium omnis vitae” is used “as an umbrella word for all the legal rights of one spouse to the compan...

Exam 1 test bank Chapter 7: End-of-Life Care 1. A nurse cares for a dying client. Which manifestation of dying should the nurse treat first? a. Anorexia b. Pain c. Nausea d. Hair loss Only s ymptoms that cause distress for a dying client should be treated. Such symptoms include pain, nausea and vomiting, dyspnea, and agitation. These problems interfere with the client’s comfort. Even when symptoms, such as anorexia or hair loss, disturb the family, they should be treated only if the client is ...