Life Matters | Legal: Damages for adultery: A legal misfit or a necessity?

In Zimbabwe, Civil Marriages are governed by the Marriage Act [Chapter 5:11] (formerly Chapter 37). It is a monogamous marriage meaning that it is between one husband and one wife. Parties to this marriage are automatically forbidden to engage in any sexual relationships with a third party while still legally married. Third party adultery damages are still valid and claimable in
Zimbabwe. The law maintains that there is a need to deter third parties from interfering with marriage hence, an innocent spouse may sue in respect of such wrongful conduct.