Sauvey v Freeman [1970] JJ 1339 (19 February 1970)
Evidence of strong inclination, ample opportunity, significant admissions, and incredible denials may be sufficient to meet the high standard of proof required for adultery in divorce proceedings.
- Citation
- [1970] JJ 1339
- Parties
- Applicant: Sauvey; Respondent: Freeman
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 19 February 1970
- Procedural Posture
- Divorce / Judgment
- Outcome
- Divorce granted on grounds of adultery.
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Adultery, Standard of Proof
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Parties
Sauvey
Applicant
Freeman
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 What is the required standard of proof for adultery in divorce proceedings?
Ratio Decidendi
Evidence of strong inclination, ample opportunity, significant admissions, and incredible denials may be sufficient to meet the high standard of proof required for adultery in divorce proceedings.
Court Disposition
Divorce granted on grounds of adultery.
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