Iwolit v Imwamit (HCT-04-CV-CA-0018/2001)
Iwolit v Imwamit (HCT-04-CV-CA-0018/2001) [2002] UGHCFD 1 (22 May 2002)
The appeal was dismissed because the appellant failed to prove the existence of a valid customary marriage to the required legal standard, as there was no certificate of marriage and inconsistencies in the evidence regarding dowry payment. Furthermore, the allegation of adultery was not proved to the requisite standard, lacking specific details, corroboration, and the necessary joinder of the alleged co-respondent. The omission to join the co-respondent without leave of court was a fatal procedural irregularity. The lower court's findings were upheld as the appellant did not discharge the bur…
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- Customary Marriage Validity
- Adultery Standard Of Proof
- Joinder Of Co Respondent
- Evidence In Divorce Petitions