Section 82 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 82 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Standard of proof. It provides as follows: (1) For the purposes of this Act, a matter of fact shall be taken to be proved if it is established to the reasonable satisfaction of the court. (2) Where a provision…

Section 81 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 81 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Recognition of other decrees. It provides as follows: (1) A decree of dissolution or nullity of marriage made before the commencement of this Act by a court in Nigeria or made after the commencement of this Act by such…

Section 80 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 80 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Effect of decrees. It provides as follows: Where a decree is made under this Act it shall have effect in all States of the Federation.

Section 79 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 79 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Appellate jurisdiction and powers. It provides as follows: The court hearing an appeal under this Part-(a) is hereby invested with the necessary jurisdiction; (b) may confirm, vary or reverse any decree, judgment, order or other determination appealed from, order…

Section 78 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 78 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Appeal from court of summary jurisdiction. It provides as follows: Subject to section 77 of this Act, where-(a) a maintenance order is registered in a court of summary jurisdiction under section 91(1) of this Act; and (b) in relation…

Section 77 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 77 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Appeals with leave. It provides as follows: An appeal under this Act-(a) from any order made ex parte; (b) from any order relating only to costs; (c) from any order made with the consent of the parties; or (d)…

Section 76 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 76 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about General right of appeal. It provides as follows: (1) Subject to section 77 of this Act, an appeal shall lie as of right from a decision of the High Court of a State in the exercise of its jurisdiction…

Section 75 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 75 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Power of court to make orders on dismissal of petition. It provides as follows: (1) Save as provided by this section, the court shall not make an order under this Part of this Act where the petition for the…

Section 74 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 74 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Execution of deeds, etc., by order of court. It provides as follows: (1) Where a person who is directed by an order under this Part of this Act to execute a deed or instrument refuses or neglects to do…

Section 73 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 73 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about General powers of court. It provides as follows: (1) The court, in exercising its powers under this Part of this Act, may do any or all of the following, that is to say, it may –(a) order that a…