Jervis v. McDermott [1963] JJ 289 (25 September 1963)
Unreasonable refusal to allow a deserting spouse to return constitutes constructive desertion by the refusing spouse.
- Citation
- [1963] JJ 289
- Parties
- Applicant: Jervis; Respondent: McDermott
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 25 September 1963
- Procedural Posture
- Divorce / Judgment
- Outcome
- Application granted
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Desertion, Constructive Desertion
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Parties
Jervis
Applicant
McDermott
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether unreasonable refusal to allow a deserting spouse to return constitutes constructive desertion
Ratio Decidendi
Unreasonable refusal to allow a deserting spouse to return constitutes constructive desertion by the refusing spouse.
Court Disposition
Application granted
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