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Will the first wife be summoned to court during a polygyny application?

Yes. State enactments require the court to summon the applicant and the existing wife or wives to attend when the application is heard. In the Federal Territories this is found in Act 303, section 23. The purpose is to give the wife the opportunity to state her views, agree or object, and present information about maintenance and the state of the household. So polygyny through lawful channels cannot be kept secret from the existing wife. The wife may attend in person or be represented by a Syariah lawyer. If you are the wife receiving the summons, read women's rights and consider counselling services.

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Act 303, s.23
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