– Interpretation of Section 9(1)(b)(iii) of the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1965 with respect to nullity of marriage on grounds of insanity “… Sec. 9(1)(b)(iii) of the Act. This provision of the Act does not depend upon capability to contract. It is simply this – that at the time of the marriage the respondent was or was not subject to recurrent attacks or fits of insanity or epilepsy.”
Per ADEMOLA, JSC in WUSU V. WUSU (1969) LCER-491(SC) (Pp 5 – 5 Paras C – D)
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