Matthews v Matthews - [1957] NZLR 428

Divorce and Matrimonial Causes — Defence — Duty of Court to Notice and Act upon Ground of Defence although not pleaded by Respondent — Withdrawal of Answer disclosing Ground of Defence not permitted — Exception where Separation due to Wrongful Acts and Conduct of Petitioner — Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act 1928, ss 17, 18.