Arnst v Arnst - [1957] NZLR 722

Divorce and Matrimonial Causes — Seven Years' Separation — Wrongful Conduct as Defence — Previous Order made against Petitioner in Restitution Proceedings not obeyed — No Estoppel arising therefrom — Weight to be given to Such Decision in Later Proceedings for Divorce — Parties equally responsible for Breakdown of Marriage — Wrongful Conduct of Petitioner not established as Matter of Fact — Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act 1928, s 10 (jj).

Divorce and Matrimonial Causes — Practice — Petition — Amendment — Separation — Factual Living apart for Seven Years — Amendment of Petition at Hearing to bring Separation Period up to Date — Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Rules 1943, R 27.