“We have used the words “unsound mind” bearing in mind that it bears the same meaning as “mental illness” “mental disorder”, “mental disease”, “insanity” etc. in the sub-section of the Act – see Smith v. Smith (supra).”
Per ADEMOLA, JSC in WUSU V. WUSU (1969) LCER-491(SC) (P. 17; Paras B – C)
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