Blair v Blair - [1952] NZLR 662

Divorce and Matrimonial Causes — Separation (as a Ground of Divorce) — Written Cancellation of Separation Agreement — Such Cancellation executed when Wife a Minor — Wife since receiving Social Security Benefit as Deserted Wife — Reliance on Alleged Verbal Agreement to separate — Cancellation of Written Agreement not repudiated by Wife on attaining Majority — Receipt of Social Security Benefit bar to setting up Verbal Agreement to separate — Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act, 1928, s 10 (i).