Hussain (Aliya) v Hussain (Shahid)

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Hussain (Aliya) v Hussain (Shahid)

Hearings

England & Wales

24 Jun 1982 [1983] Fam 26; [1982] 3 WLR 679; [1982] 3 All ER 369, CA

Subject Matter

HUSBAND AND WIFE — Marriage — Polygamous system — Validity of marriage — Muslim ceremony in Pakistan between English-domiciled husband and Pakistani-domiciled wife — Pakistani law permitting husband but not wife to marry additional: spouse — Whether “polygamous marriage” — Whether valid marriage — Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, s 11(d)

[1983] Fam 26; [1982] 3 WLR 679

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