Trotter v Trotter - [1957] NZLR 579

Divorce and Matrimonial Causes — Desertion — Husband deserting Wife in 1951 — Brief coming together in 1953 — Resumption of Maritul Life in 1954 — Conditional Reinstatement of Husband continuing for Two Months — Final Desertion by Husband — Wife's Right to Petition accrued in 1954 — Period of Desertion running until Complete Reconciliation — Earlier Matrimonial Offence revived by Subsequent Desertion — Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act 1928, s 10 (b).