Urquhart v Wallace [1973] JJ 2483 (10 October 1973)
The trial court must apply a high standard of proof to allegations of cruelty in divorce proceedings and must give reasons for finding the component parts of cruelty proved.
- Citation
- [1973] JJ 2483
- Parties
- Applicant: Urquhart; Respondent: Wallace
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 10 October 1973
- Procedural Posture
- Divorce / Trial
- Legal Topics
- Divorce, Cruelty, Standard of Proof
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Parties
Urquhart
Applicant
Wallace
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Divorce / Trial
Legal Issues
- 1 What is the standard of proof required to establish cruelty as a ground for divorce?
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The trial court must apply a high standard of proof to allegations of cruelty in divorce proceedings and must give reasons for finding the component parts of cruelty proved.
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