69-Year-Old Man Threatens Lawsuit Unless the Government Legally Lowers His Age by 20 Years

Vanishing Act

The court noted that while Ratelband was completely at liberty to feel and act two decades younger than his actual age, amending his date of birth would result in the disappearance of 20 years of records, including births, deaths, marriages, and registered relationships. However, perhaps unsurprisingly, Ratelband wasn’t discouraged by the court’s decision.