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Section 69 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 69 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Interpretation of “marriage”, etc., in the application of this Part. It provides as follows: In this Part of this Act,- “marriage” includes a purported marriage that is void, but does not include one entered into according to Muslim rites…
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Section 68 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 68 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Procedure on intervention. It provides as follows: A person intervening under this Part or Part II of this Act shall be deemed to be a party in the proceedings with all the rights, duties and liabilities of a party.
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Section 67 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 67 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about When proceedings finally disposed of. It provides as follows: Where a decree nisi has been made in any proceedings, for the purpose of this Part of this Act, the proceedings shall not be taken to have been finally disposed…
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Section 66 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 66 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Rescission of decree nisi in consequence of intervention. It provides as follows: Where an intervention takes place under this Part of this Act after a decree nisi has been made and it is proved that the petitioner has been…
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Section 65 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 65 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Intervention by other persons. It provides as follows: (1) In proceedings under this Act for a decree of dissolution or nullity of marriage, judicial separation or restitution of conjugal rights, where a person applies to the court for leave…
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Section 64 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 64 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Delegation by Attorney-General. It provides as follows: (1) The Attorney-General of the Federation may either generally or in relation to a matter or class of matters and either in relation to the whole of the Federation or to a…
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Section 63 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 63 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Intervention of Attorney-General in other cases. It provides as follows: In proceedings under this Act for a decree of dissolution or nullity of marriage, judicial separation or restitution of conjugal rights, or in relation to the custody or guardianship…
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Section 62 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 62 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Intervention by Attorney-General on request from court. It provides as follows: In any proceedings under this Act where the court requests him to do so, the Attorney-General of the Federation may intervene in, and contest or argue any question…
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Section 61 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 61 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Rescission of decree nisi on ground of miscarriage of justice. It provides as follows: Where a decree nisi has been made but has not become absolute, the court by which the decree was made may, on the application of…
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Section 60 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 60 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Rescission of decree nisi where parties are reconciled, etc. It provides as follows: Notwithstanding anything contained in this Part, where a decree nisi has been made in proceedings for a decree of dissolution of marriage, the court may, at…