Brett v Brett (nee McFarling) [1966] JJ 703 (28 November 1966)
A respondent's admission of adultery, corroborated by evidence of intimacy and opportunity, is sufficient to establish adultery despite the co-respondent's denial.
- Citation
- [1966] JJ 703
- Parties
- Petitioner: Brett; Respondent: Brett (nee McFarling)
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 28 November 1966
- Procedural Posture
- Divorce / Judgment
- Outcome
- adultery established
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Adultery, Evidence
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Parties
Brett
Petitioner
Brett (nee McFarling)
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether respondent's admission of adultery is sufficient to establish adultery despite co-respondent's denial, given evidence of intimacy and opportunity
Ratio Decidendi
A respondent's admission of adultery, corroborated by evidence of intimacy and opportunity, is sufficient to establish adultery despite the co-respondent's denial.
Court Disposition
adultery established
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