Perkins v Perkins [1987] JLR 372 (16 December 1987)
Cruelty, as a ground for divorce, requires misconduct of a grave and weighty nature causing real or reasonable apprehension of injury to health, regardless of intention.
- Citation
- [1987] JLR 372
- Parties
- Applicant: Perkins; Respondent: Perkins
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 16 December 1987
- Procedural Posture
- Divorce / Judgment
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Cruelty
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Parties
Perkins
Applicant
Perkins
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Meaning of cruelty in divorce proceedings
- 2 Standard for establishing cruelty
Ratio Decidendi
Cruelty, as a ground for divorce, requires misconduct of a grave and weighty nature causing real or reasonable apprehension of injury to health, regardless of intention.
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