Holley v Syvret [1972] JJ 2073 (16 June 1972)
Indifference and lack of affection can constitute cruelty in divorce proceedings if they cause anxiety and depression, regardless of intent.
- Citation
- [1972] JJ 2073
- Parties
- Applicant: Holley; Respondent: Syvret
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 16 June 1972
- Procedural Posture
- Divorce / Judgment
- Outcome
- Application for divorce granted
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Cruelty
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Parties
Holley
Applicant
Syvret
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether indifference and lack of affection can amount to cruelty for the purposes of divorce
Ratio Decidendi
Indifference and lack of affection can constitute cruelty in divorce proceedings if they cause anxiety and depression, regardless of intent.
Court Disposition
Application for divorce granted
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