Act Number: 4

Act Name: The Divorce Act, 1869

Year: 1869

Enactment Date: 1869-01-26

Long Title: An Act to amend the law relating to Divorce and Matrimonial Causes.�

Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice

Department: Legislative Department

Section 18: Petition for decree of nullity.
    Any husband or wife may present a petition to the District Court 1 ***, praying that his or her marriage may be declared null and void.
Notes:
1. The words "or to the High Court" omitted by Act 51 of 2001, s. 14 (w.e.f. 3-10-2001).
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