Barrott v Barrott - [1964] NZLR 988

Divorce and matrimonial causes — Collusion — English principles to be applied — Agreement prior to petition settling matters of maintenance and property settlement — Circumstances under which to be regarded as proof of collusion — Need for full disclosure of agreement to Court — Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act 1928, ss. 17 (1) (b), 24.

Law practitioners — Barrister — Counsel forced into position as witness — Undesirability of withdrawing from case without briefing fresh counsel — Counsel finding that partner's conduct under investigation — Desirability of withdrawal from case and briefing of counsel with no personal interest.