Masemann v Masemann - [1917] NZLR 769

Divorce — Alien Enemy — Wife's Petition — Respondent born in Germany of German Parentage — Adopted by German Stepfather — Residence and Naturalization of Stepfather in New Zealand — Residence of Respondent during Minority with Stepfather and Mother — Effect upon Status of Respondent and Petitioner — Right of Alien Enemy to maintain Divorce Suit — Naturalization Act, 1870 (33 & 34 Vict, s 14), s 10 (1) — Aliens Act, 1908, ss 11, 12 — Infants Act, 1908, s 21.