DORMAN v BEDDOWES [1997] NSWCA 91

DORMAN v BEDDOWES [1997] NSWCA 91

No error of law or mistake of fact was established regarding the existence or duration of the de facto relationship, and the Master's evaluation should not be disturbed; thus, the appeal must be dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: Dorman; Respondent: Beddowes
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 April 1997
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
De Facto Relationships, Existence of Relationship, Property Adjustment Orders
Family Law De Facto Relationships Existence of Relationship Property Adjustment Orders

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Parties

Dorman

Appellant

Beddowes

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a de facto relationship had existed for at least two years as required by s17(1) of the De facto Relationship Act 1984 (NSW)
  2. 2 Whether the Court's powers to make property adjustment orders under the Act could be exercised

Ratio Decidendi

No error of law or mistake of fact was established regarding the existence or duration of the de facto relationship, and the Master's evaluation should not be disturbed; thus, the appeal must be dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • appeal dismissed with costs