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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…
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Section 59 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 59 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Certificate as to decree absolute. It provides as follows: (1) Where a decree nisi becomes absolute, the registrar or other proper officer of the court by which the decree was made shall prepare and file a memorandum of the…
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Section 58 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 58 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about When decree becomes absolute. It provides as follows: (1) Subject to this section, where in relation to a decree nisi-(a) section 57 above applies, the decree nisi shall become absolute by force of this section at the expiration of-…
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Section 57 Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 Section 57 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1970 is about Decree absolute where children under sixteen years, etc. It provides as follows: (1) Where there are children of the marriage in relation to whom this section applies, the decree nisi shall not become absolute unless the court, by order,…