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did not exclude <strong>the</strong> accrual system. At <strong>the</strong> time of entering in<strong>to</strong> marriage<br />

X had a <strong>study</strong> debt of R10 000 while Y owned a flat which was worth<br />

R40 000. During <strong>the</strong> existence of <strong>the</strong> marriage, X received R10 000<br />

satisfaction in a libel suit. X's estate is now worth R200 000 and Y's estate<br />

is worth R100 000. How will <strong>the</strong> spouses' assets be divided upon<br />

dissolution of <strong>the</strong> marriage? Explain your answer by substantiating each<br />

step that you follow.<br />

SUMMARY<br />

In this <strong>study</strong> unit you learned<br />

. when <strong>the</strong> accrual system applies<br />

. what <strong>the</strong> accrual system entails<br />

. how <strong>the</strong> accrual of a spouse's estate is calculated<br />

. how a spouse's right <strong>to</strong> share in <strong>the</strong> accrual of <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r spouse's estate<br />

is protected<br />

This <strong>study</strong> unit concludes <strong>the</strong> discussion on marriage out of community of<br />

property.<br />

In <strong>the</strong> next <strong>study</strong> unit we shall look at <strong>the</strong> way in which and <strong>the</strong><br />

circumstances under which <strong>the</strong> matrimonial property system selected by<br />

spouses, can be changed.

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