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 to intervene in the proceedings and the court is satisfied that that person may be able to prove facts relevant to the proceedings that have not been, or may not be, but ought to be, made known to the court, the court may, at any time before the proceedings are finally disposed of, make an order entitling that person to intervene in the proceedings.

(2) An order under this section may be made upon such conditions as the court thinks fit, including the giving of security for costs.

[/membership]
See also  Section 180 Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Lagos

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *