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Question 1

what is domicile

Answer 1

domicile is the place which the law regards as your permanent home

Question 2

why is domicile important

Answer 2

important so that the law can determine which court has jurisdiction over a specific matter

Question 3

what two ways can a person establish a domicile of choice

Answer 3

1. section 1(1) is if the person is 18 and can establish a DOC
2. section 1(2) if the person is lawfully present at a particular place with the intention to settle for an indefinite period

Question 4

exclusivity of domicile

Answer 4

a person can only have one domicile at a time, if you acquire a new domicile, this means you lose your previous domicile