The Student's Guide to the Law and Practice of the Courts of Probate and Divorce; Especially Designed for the Use of Candidates for the Final and Honours Examinations of the Incorporated Law Society and Forming a Complete Examination Digest of the Subject (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 Excerpt: ...28 Vict. c. 44); an Act further to amend the Procedure and Powers of the Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes (29 Vict. c. 32); The Divorce Amendment Act, 1868 (31 & 32 Vict. c. 77); The Matrimonial Causes Act, 1873 (36 Vict. c. 31); The Supreme Court of Judicature Act, 1873 (36 & 37 Vict. c. 66); the Supreme Court of Judicature Act, 1875 (38 & 39 Vict. c. 77); the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1878 (41 Vict. c. 19); and the Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1881 (44 & 45 Vict. c. 68). 2. By what Act was the Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes established, and in respect of what matters has it jurisdiction? It was established by the Act to amend the law relating to Matters of Divorce and Matrimonial Causes in England: (20 & 21 Vict. c. 85.) jurisdiction. It has jurisdiction in respect of the following original matters: (a) Dissolution of marriage (20 & 21 Vict. c. 85, s. 31). (6) Judicial separation (ss. 6, 7, and 16). (c) Nullity of marriage (sect. 6). (d) Eestitution of conjugal rights (sect. 6). (e) Jactitation of marriage (sect. 6). And in respect of the following consequential matters: (a) Eeversal of decree of judicial separation (sect. 23). (b) Damages against adulterer (sect. 33). (c) Alimony (sect. 32). (d) Settlements of property (sect. 45). (e) Custody of children (sect. 35; 22 & 23 Vict. c. 61, s. 5). 3. In questions arising in divorce cases on the jurisdiction of the court, what elements have to be considered? (a) The allegiance of the parties. (6) The place of marriage. (c) The place of domicil. (d) The place of the delictum: (Browne's Divorce Practice.) 4. On what grounds can the jurisdiction of the court, in proceedings for divorce, be objected to, and what is the mode of procedure for taking such objection? Obje...