Comerford v Such [1979] JLR 119 (26 September 1979)

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

  1. 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.