Comerford v Such [1979] JLR 119 (26 September 1979)
A charge of adultery in divorce proceedings requires a high degree of proof; mere suspicion is insufficient.
- Citation
- [1979] JLR 119
- Parties
- Applicant: Comerford; Respondent: Such
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 26 September 1979
- Procedural Posture
- Divorce / Judgment
- Outcome
- Adultery not proven; charge dismissed.
- Legal Topics
- Adultery, Standard of Proof
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Parties
Comerford
Applicant
Such
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 What is the required standard of proof for adultery in divorce proceedings?
Ratio Decidendi
A charge of adultery in divorce proceedings requires a high degree of proof; mere suspicion is insufficient.
Court Disposition
Adultery not proven; charge dismissed.
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