L v L - [1954] NZLR 386

Divorce and Matrimonial Causes — Nullity — Husband's Disability — Adoption of Child — Marriage not consummated — Wife Unaware of Legal Rights at Time of Adoption — Wife later acquiring Such Knowledge and remaining thereafter in Matrimonial Home until Filing of Her Petition — Recognition by Her of Existence and Validity of Marriage — Such Conduct approbating Marriage — Undefended Nullity Suit — Same Principles applicable as in Defended Suit — Duty of Court to scrutinize closely Evidence of All Matters relative to Adoption and Subsequent Circumstances of Family Life.