To All Nigerian Law school students preparing For the Bar II Final Exams;
It might look as though you haven’t done enough. You may even doubt whether or not you will be able to get through with it . But trust me you will look back to this phase next year and give glory to God 🙏🏾
In a Nutshell, Statutory marriage is the form of marriage contracted between one man and one woman in accordance with the provisions of the Marriage Act while Customary is a union between a man and a woman (or women) in accordance with indigenous native law and customs of parties
On a Thursday evening after a hectic day at work, I boarded a bus from Orile to Okoko. While in the bus a very intriguing argument ensued among the passengers. Arguments bothered on validity of marriage.
issue I
Whether the payment of bride price without more validates marriage
According to Professor E.I Nwogugu, Customary Law Marriage may be defined as the union for life of one man and one or several women. It is a polygamous form of marriage.
Islamic marriages fall under this category
Note: Polyandry is not recognised as it is governed by native law