L v J [1985] JLR 27 (25 April 1985)
The court held that in cases of serious matrimonial offences like cruelty, the standard of proof is higher than the balance of probabilities but lower than the criminal standard.
- Citation
- [1985] JLR 27
- Parties
- Applicant: L; Respondent: J
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 25 April 1985
- Procedural Posture
- Divorce / Judgment
- Outcome
- judgment delivered
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Cruelty, Standard of Proof
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Parties
L
Applicant
J
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 What is the appropriate standard of proof for allegations of cruelty in divorce proceedings?
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The court held that in cases of serious matrimonial offences like cruelty, the standard of proof is higher than the balance of probabilities but lower than the criminal standard.
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judgment delivered
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