Gibbs v Williams [1969] JJ 1169 (25 July 1969)
Unhappiness and consequent hypertension are not sufficient to support an allegation of cruelty in divorce proceedings if there is insufficient evidence that these were caused by the respondent.
- Citation
- [1969] JJ 1169
- Parties
- Applicant: Gibbs; Respondent: Williams
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 25 July 1969
- Procedural Posture
- Divorce / Judgment
- Outcome
- Allegation of cruelty not supported; divorce on grounds of cruelty not granted.
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Cruelty
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Parties
Gibbs
Applicant
Williams
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether unhappiness and hypertension are sufficient to constitute cruelty for divorce if not clearly caused by respondent
Ratio Decidendi
Unhappiness and consequent hypertension are not sufficient to support an allegation of cruelty in divorce proceedings if there is insufficient evidence that these were caused by the respondent.
Court Disposition
Allegation of cruelty not supported; divorce on grounds of cruelty not granted.
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