Ruderham v Eloury [1969] JJ 1237 (01 December 1969)
The husband's cumulative conduct, including lack of shared interests, non-involvement, drunkenness, and poor hygiene, constituted cruelty as it caused significant tension and distress to the wife.
- Citation
- [1969] JJ 1237
- Parties
- Applicant: Ruderham; Respondent: Eloury
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 01 December 1969
- Procedural Posture
- Divorce / Judgment
- Outcome
- Divorce granted
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Cruelty
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Parties
Ruderham
Applicant
Eloury
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the husband's conduct amounted to cruelty justifying divorce
Ratio Decidendi
The husband's cumulative conduct, including lack of shared interests, non-involvement, drunkenness, and poor hygiene, constituted cruelty as it caused significant tension and distress to the wife.
Court Disposition
Divorce granted
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