H v D [1969] JJ 1221 (30 October 1969)

H v D [1969] JJ 1221 (30 October 1969)

A combination of financial meanness, indifference, and dirty habits can constitute cruelty if it results in depression and anxiety for the spouse.

Citation
[1969] JJ 1221
Parties
Applicant: H; Respondent: D
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 October 1969
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Judgment
Outcome
divorce granted
Legal Topics
Divorce, Cruelty

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Parties

H

Applicant

D

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Divorce / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether financial meanness, indifference, and dirty habits together constitute cruelty sufficient for divorce

Ratio Decidendi

A combination of financial meanness, indifference, and dirty habits can constitute cruelty if it results in depression and anxiety for the spouse.

Court Disposition

divorce granted