Jones v Jones - [1957] NZLR 462

Divorce and Matrimonial Causes — Damages — Amount of Damages fixed by Negotiation between Parties — Non-Disclosure by Petitioner of His "engagement" and Proposed Early Remarriage — No Duty on Petitioner to reveal Facts known to Him and affecting Value of His Claim for Damages.

Divorce and Matrimonial Causes — Evidence — Petitioner, not giving Evidence in Disproof of His Own Adultery, not Examinable thereon — Cross-examination as to His Alleged "engagement" and Proposed Early Remarriage, without asking Any Question tending to suggest Adultery, permissible — Such Protection not extended to Negotiation of Agreement as to Damages — Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act 1928, s 47.