MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ACT

Section 61: Rescission of decree nisi on ground of miscarriage of justice.

1970Section 61 of 115Federal Republic of Nigeria

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 a party to the proceedings, if it is satisfied that there has been a miscarriage of justice by reason of fraud, perjury, suppression of evidence or any other circumstance, rescind the decree and, if it thinks fit, order that the proceedings be reheard.

Cite this section

Section 61, MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ACT (1970).

https://repo.podus.ai/laws/matrimonial-causes-act/section/61/