Nullity of Marriage Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Who can file a petition for annulment in the case of a void marriage?

Only the court
Any family member
Any interested party (correct)
Only the parties of the marriage

When can a void marriage be annulled?

At any time (correct)
Before the marriage ceremony
After 5 years of marriage
Only during the lifetime of the parties

What is the jurisdiction of the court in cases of void or voidable marriages?

Where both parties currently reside
Only where the marriage was solemnized
Either where the marriage was solemnized or where either party resides (correct)
Jurisdiction is not required

How are decisions made in void and voidable marriages regarding questions of laws and facts?

Void - decision at the time of marriage, Voidable - decision after the event has taken place (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between void and voidable marriages regarding defences?

Defences are available in voidable marriages but not in void marriages (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the case of a voidable marriage, when can it be annulled?

At any time during the lifetime of the parties (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between void and voidable marriages regarding defences?

Defences are available in voidable marriages (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who can file a petition for annulment in the case of a void marriage?

Any interested party (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the jurisdiction of the court in cases of void or voidable marriages?

Either where one or both parties reside or where the marriage took place (A) Signup and view all the answers

How are decisions made in void and voidable marriages regarding questions of laws and facts?

Decision can be made at any time for void marriages but only after the event has taken place subsequent to solemnization for voidable marriages (A) Signup and view all the answers

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