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April 1980
Phiri v Phiri (261 of 1979) [1980] MWHC 8 (11 April 1980) A union contracted while a spouse had a subsisting earlier marriage is null and void; costs denied where petitioner knew of that marriage. Marriage law — validity of marriage where spouse has a prior subsisting marriage — s.34(1) Marriage Act; adultery ground unnecessary where marriage void; costs — party's knowledge and conduct relevant to awarding costs.	11 April 1980

April 1980

A union contracted while a spouse had a subsisting earlier marriage is null and void; costs denied where petitioner knew of that marriage.

Marriage law — validity of marriage where spouse has a prior subsisting marriage — s.34(1) Marriage Act; adultery ground unnecessary where marriage void; costs — party's knowledge and conduct relevant to awarding costs.

11 April 1980

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