Volks v Robinson

In Volks NO v Robinson and Others, an important case in South African family and succession law, a Mrs. Robinson had been in a permanent life partnership with one Mr. Shandling. They had lived together as husband and wife from 1985 until Mr Shandling's death in 2001. Mr. Shandling had supported Mrs. Robinson. When. Mr Shandling died— Volks was his executor— he left Mrs. Robinson a small legacy, but Mrs. Robinson sued additionally for maintenance.

Volks v Robinson

In Volks NO v Robinson and Others, an important case in South African family and succession law, a Mrs. Robinson had been in a permanent life partnership with one Mr. Shandling. They had lived together as husband and wife from 1985 until Mr Shandling's death in 2001. Mr. Shandling had supported Mrs. Robinson. When. Mr Shandling died— Volks was his executor— he left Mrs. Robinson a small legacy, but Mrs. Robinson sued additionally for maintenance.