Disputed paternity, blood tests; court as upper guardian, compel blood tests for DNA testing : best interests of the child

Authors :

Nicholson, C M A

Journal Title :

De Jure

Citation :

(2010) 43 DJ 409

S.A. Cases Cited :

LB v YD 2009 5 SA 463 (T) / YD v LB (A) 2009 5 SA 479 (NGP)

LB v YD (2009 5 SA 463 (T)

Plascon-Evans Paint Ltd v Van Riebeeck Paint (Pty) Ltd 1984 3 SA 623 (A) 634H-L

Dakota v Damm (1936) 266 NW 667 670-671

Ex Parte Millsite Investment Co (Pty) Ltd 1965 2 SA 582 (T) 585H

Bernstein v Bester NNO (1996) 2 SA 751 (CC)

Ranjith v Sheela 1996 3 SA 103 D

S.A. Legislation :

Children's Act 38 of 2005

1996 Constitution Act 108 of 1996 s. 28

Subject :

Disputed paternity

Right to privacy

Blood tests

Best interests of the child

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