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There was insufficient evidence from either party to establish the extent of contribution to the matrimonial assets; therefore, equal division was fair and the District Court's decision was upheld.
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The appellant failed to provide sufficient grounds or authority for admitting additional evidence on appeal. The marriage between the appellant and respondent was valid under customary law, and the existence of a prior Christian marriage did not invalidate it. The orders for division of property and maintenance of children were proper and lawful.
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The appellant failed to provide sufficient grounds or evidence to support the admission of additional evidence regarding a prior Christian marriage. The evidence on record established a valid customary marriage, and the lower courts properly ordered divorce, division of matrimonial property, and maintenance of children.
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The appellant failed to prove that the disputed houses at Muze and Isesa were jointly acquired matrimonial properties. There was no evidence that her contribution exceeded that of the respondent. The existence of a valid marriage was established by presumption under section 160(1) of the Law of Marriage Act. The District appellate court correctly considered the rights of the respondent's senior wife as required by law. The issue of property value and debts was not raised at trial and cannot be considered at this stage. The District appellate court properly applied the principles for division…
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