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\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Austin Motor Co. Ltd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  [1955] 1 All ER 326}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid5636614\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Blyth v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Blyth}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 (1966) 1 All ER 524
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid5636614\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Briginshaw v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Briginshaw}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 (1930) 60 CLR 336
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid5636614\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Cramp v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Cramp and Freema\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6506273\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  [1920] P}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  158

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid5636614\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Henderson v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Henderson and Crellin}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  [1944] AC 49
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Jamisha Ali v Hasiman Nisha}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  FCA 52/76
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Paul Nagaiya v James Subhaiya}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid12715091\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (1969) }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 15 FLR 212
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid5636614\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Riches v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Riches and Clinch}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  35 TLR 141
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid2127194\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Rita Shakuntal}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid5636614\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 a v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 Shiu Kumar Karan}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6226687\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (1978)\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 24 FLR 87
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid5636614\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Rutherford v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Rutherford Richardson}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  [1923] AC 1
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid5636614\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Tilley v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Tilley}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 [1949] P}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6226687\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 240
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid5636614\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Watt (or Thomas) v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Thomas}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 [1947] 1 All ER 582
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid5636614\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Weinberg v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Weinberg}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (191}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid5636614\charrsid13643315 0}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ) 27 TLR 9}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Wright v. Wright}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (1948) 77 CLR 191
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Appeal against grant of decree and refusal of claim for ancillary relief
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 M. Sadiq}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  for the Appellant
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 A. Sen}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  for the Respondent
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Co-Respondent\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid15029982\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 n person
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Pathik J:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 This is an appeal by a wife against the dec}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ision of the Magistrates' Court, }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Labasa on 16 December 1993 granting decree nisi on the ground of ad\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
ultery. It will be convenient to call the parties "the petitioner}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid12715091\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (Respondent-original petitioner), "the respondent" (appellant-original respondent) and "the co-respondent" (the original co-respondent).
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The parties were married on 6 January 1980 and ther\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
e are four children of the marriage. The petitioner alleged that the respondent committed adultery with the co-respondent (petitioner's sister's son aged 25 years) from March 1991 up to 29 January 1993. In 1991 the co-respondent came to petitioner's farm 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 t\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
o transport his cane; in 1992 he helped petitioner build his house; on 22 January 1993 co-respondent was seen by petitioner coming out of his house and it was then that he found that his wife's lower lip was swollen. The co-respondent was called by him bu
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 t\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 he did not come. The petitioner said that he cannot remember whether he slept with his wife on 22 January 1993 or not. Evidence was adduced by the Petitioner through his witnesses to prove the respondent's close intimacy with the co-respondent. The learn
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 e\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 d Magistrate has dealt with their evidence fully in his judgment.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The respondent denied the allegations about "affairs" with the co-respondent. She said that their sex life was happy and that even o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 n 23 January 1993 they had sex.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The co-respondent had al\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
so denied the allegation of adultery when the Petition was read out to him. After his first and the only appearance on this occasion i.e. 8 April 1993 he made no other appearances in this case.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 In his judgment the learned Magistrate has carefully analysed\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 the evidence adduced in this case and he believed the evidence of the petitioner and his witnesses. He held that the petitioner "has proved to the satisfaction of Court to the real standard that adultery had taken place between the respondent and co-resp
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 o\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
ndent" (page 129 of Record). He further found that "there is no allegation of condonation or connivance attributed to the petitioner and there is no evidence to that effect either" (page 129 of Record).
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The learned Magistrate then made the following order\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 s (as contained in his judgment - page 131 of record):-
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"In the circumstances I make order as follows:
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
1. I order that the marriage be dissolved and that order nisi be issued forthwith to become absolute on the expiry of 28 days.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 2. }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 I order that the custody of the two children viz}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  N}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid12715091\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 H}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 and TIH be given to the petitioner with reasonable access to the respondent}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 and that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid12715091\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
the custody of SN}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 B and RH be given to the respondent with reasonable access to the petitioner. The petitioner and the 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 respondent are to exchange the children for the weekend.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
3. I order that the petitioner do pay maintenance for the two children who are with the respondent at the rate of $12.50 per week until they attain the age of 18 years.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
4. I order that the correspo\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ndent pay a sum of $500.00 to the petitioner as damages for the break up of his marriage."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 There are six grounds of appeal as follows:-
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 1. THAT}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  the verdict of the Learned Magistrate is unreasonable and cannot be supported having regard to all the eviden\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ce adduced in the said case.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 2. THAT}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 the maintenance Order of $12.50 per week for each of the two children is most unreasonable having regard to the total income of the Respondent/Petitioner.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 3. THAT}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  the Learned Magistrate failed to give due consideratio\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
n to the inconsistencies and contradictions in the Petitioner's case and thereby erred in law and in fact.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 4. THAT}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  the\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Learned Magistrate erred in law\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 and in fact in holding that the Magistrate's Court had no jurisdiction regarding the distribution of pro\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 perty.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 5. THAT}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 the Learned Magistrate erred in law and in fact by dispensing with the filing of the amended Petition in Court and the service which is Contrar}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 y}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  to the Provision of Matrimonial Causes (Magistrate's Court) Rules.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 6. THAT}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  the Learned Magistr\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
ate failed to consider the question of condonation and thereby erred in law."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Arguing the appeal Mr. Sadiq said that he will deal with all the grounds together.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 In his submissions he dealt with a number of matters. On standard of proof in adultery,\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  he sa\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 id that the learned Magistrate had ap}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9646674\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 plied a wrong standard of proof;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  he discussed the matter of confession; he argued that there was condonation on the part of the petitioner by an isolated act of sexual intercourse;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
he dealt with jurisdiction of Magistra\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 te's Court in regard to settlement of property; and finally he made submission on maintenance and custody of children.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The Respondent had filed an Answer to the Petition se\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 eking the dismissal of petition,\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  custody o\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
f all the children and maintenance for them and herself and settlement of property.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 I shall now deal with the Grounds of Appeal. Both counsel made oral and written submissions.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Dealing first with grounds 1 and 3. The learned counsel for the appellant is \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
in these grounds attacking the findings of fact by the trial Magistrate. In large measure the decision in this case rests mainly on the credibility of witnesses.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 I am being asked to review the findings of fact by the learned Magistrate. It has been an acc\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
epted fact that very rarely would an appellate Court be justified in interfering unless the findings of fact could not be s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9646674\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 upported on the evidence or law}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 or any other proper ground. The principles to be applied by an appellate Cour}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13960058\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 t in this regard are lai
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 d down i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 n the well-known and oft-quoted case of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Watt }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9646674\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 or Thomas}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid9646674\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 )}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 v. Thomas}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  [1947] 1 All ER 582 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Benmax v. Austin Motor Co. Ltd}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (1955) 1 All ER 326 at 329.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Also in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
Paul Nagaiya v. James Subhaiya}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6226687\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13960058\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (1969) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6226687\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 15 FLR }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 212 FCA it was held that:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"2. An appellate tribunal is reluctant to interfere with findings of fact made in the court below, particularly those based on the credibility of witnesses but it is less reluctant to interfere when the findings, or some of them, are inferences drawn from
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 accepted evidence."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
As stated hereabove the learned trial Magistrate on the issue of credibility accepted the evidence of the petitioner and his witnesses and rejected that of respondent and her witnesses. He found the allegation of adultery proved to his
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  satisfaction as required under section 93 of the Matrimonial Causes Act Cap 51 thereafter referred to as the "Act").
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 On the material before him I find that the learned Magistrate's findings on credibility were made with a correct appreciation of his task\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 and that they are borne out by a careful analysis of the evidence before him.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Having accepted the fact that the credibility was properly found, I shall now deal with his findings on adultery.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The general rule as to proof of adultery is set out }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13960058\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 n }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
Halsbu\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ry's Laws of England}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  3rd Ed. Vol 12 para 446 p.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13960058\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
237 as follows:-
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"Direct evidence of adultery is rare. In nearly every case the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 fact of adulter}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 y}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  is inferred from circumstances which by fair and necessary inference lead to that conclusion. There must be pr
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 oof of disposition and opportunity for committing adultery, but the conjunction of strong inclination with evidence of opportunity does not lead to an irrebu}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ttable presumption that adultery}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  has been committed, and likewise the Court is not bound to infer a\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 dultery from evidence of opportunity alone.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
The Court will closely scrutinise a case where only \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 a s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13960058\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
ingle witness is called to prove}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  a charge of this nature, particularly}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
f that witness is a loose woman with whom the adultery is alleged to have been commi\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 tted, and it looks with strong suspicion on the evidence of paid detectives."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 I have already stated that the learned Magistrate has correctly determined the credibility and I further find that the evidence supports a finding of adultery.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 As to question o\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 f proof section 93 of the Act states thus:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 "93.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
(1) For the purposes of this Act, a matter of fact shall be taken to be proved if it is established to the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
reasonable satisfaction}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  of the Court.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (2)}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Where a provision of this Act requires the court to be }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 satisfied}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 of the existence of any ground or fact or as to any other matter, it is sufficient if the court is reasonably satisfied of the existence of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 that ground or fact or as to that other matter." \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
(underlining mine)
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 As to the meaning of the ter}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7682140\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 m}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 s "satis
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 fied" an}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7682140\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 d "reasonably satisfied" Dixon J}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
Briginshaw v.\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Briginshaw}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  [1930] 60 CLR 336 at 362 stated it thus:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"But reasonable satisfaction is not a state of mind that is attained or established independently of the nature and consequence of the fact or fa\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
cts to be proved. The seriousness of an allegation made, the inherent unlikelihood of an occurrence of a given description, or the gravity of the consequences flo}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 w}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
ing from a particular finding are considerations which must affect the answer to the question\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  whether the issue has been proved to the reasonable satisfaction of the tribunal. In such m}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 atters "reasonable satisfaction"}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  should not be produced by inexact proofs, indefinite testimony, or indirect inferences. Everyone must}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  feel that, when, for instance,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 the issue is on which of two dates an admitted occurrence took place}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7682140\charrsid13643315 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  a satisfactory conclusion may be reached on materials of a kind that would not satisfy any sound and prudent judgment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
if the question was whether some act had been done involving grave\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  moral delinquency."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 On the issue of adultery Dixon J. in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Briginshaw}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
supra}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ) 368-9, said:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"Upon an issue of adultery in a matrimonial cause the importance and gravity of the question make it impossible to be reasonably satisfied of the truth of t\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
he allegation without the exercise of caution and unless the proofs survive a careful scrutiny and appear pr}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7682140\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
ecise and not loose and inexact.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 Further, circumstantial evidence cannot satisfy a sound judgment of a state of facts if it is susceptible of some o\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
ther not improbable explanation. But if the proofs adduced, when subjected to these tests, satisfy the tribunal of fact that the adultery alleged was committed, it should so find."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Further on standard of proof in adultery Dixon J considered it in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Wright }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 v\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Wright}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 [1948] 77 CLR 191 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7682140\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 when he said at 210}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 :
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"While our decision is that the civil and not the criminal standard of persuasion applies to matrimonial causes including issues of adultery, the difference in the effect is not as great as is sometimes repr\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
esented. This is because, as is pointed out in the judgments in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Briginshaw v. Briginshaw}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (1) the nature and gravity of an issue necessarily determines the manner of attaining}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid15270140\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  reasonable satisfaction of the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  truth of the issue and because the presumption of \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 innocence is to be taken into account."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 This passage was approved by Lord Denning in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Blyth v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Blyth}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  [1966] 1 All ER 524 at 536 H.L). Hence it is abundantly clear that as was said by Lord Denning in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Blyth}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 supra.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ) at p.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 536 that "the analogies and preceden\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
ts of criminal law have no authority in the divorce court, a civil tribunal. It is wrong therefore to apply the analogy of criminal law. We should not say that adultery must be proved with the same strictness as is required in a criminal case. We should s
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 i\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 mply say that it must be proved to the satisfaction of the court". Lord Denning goes on to say:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"So far as the standard of proof is concerned, I would follow the words of Dixon, J., which I have quoted and which I elaborated in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Bater v. Bater}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  with the a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1726824\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 pp\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 roval of the Court of Appeal i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 n }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
Hornal v. Neuberger}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
. In short it comes to this: so far as the grounds for divorce arc concerned, the case, like any civil case, may be proved by}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid15270140\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  a preponderance of probability,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  but the degree of probabilit}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid15270140\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 y depends on the su\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 bject-matter.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid15270140\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 n proportion as the offence is grave, so ought the proof to be clear."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The learned Magistrate had to analyse all the evidence adduced before him and to find corroboration but the court may act on uncorroborated evidence as was said in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Jamis\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ha Ali s/o Meer Mohidin v. 1. Hasiman Nisha 2. Hamid Khan}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (Civil Appeal No. 52/76 FCA) thus:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"It is the practice of divorce courts generally to require corroboration although a court may act on uncorroborated evidence after carefully scrutinising the cir\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
cumstances and bearing in mind the nature of the charge made. Admissions, even when made by a party on oath, are considered with caution and care and in the light of the circumstances in which they were made. In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Briginshaw v. Briginshaw}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 supra}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ) Dixon J. sa\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 id at p. 367:-
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11692896 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"Although confessional evidence has been the subject of special or independent treatment in the authorities, the result has been to establish no different measure of persuasion. Corroboration should be looked for, but "the true test seems t
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 o be whether the court was satisfied from the surrounding circumstances in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 a}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  particular and exceptional case that the confession is}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  true" (per Sir Samuel Evans P.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Weinberg v. Weinberg}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (1910)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid11692896\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 27 TLR}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  9."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
n considering the learned Magistrate's approach to the issues of standard of proof and corroboration I have not lost sight of the fact that he was in a better position to assess the credibility of witnesses than the appellate court which has not had the o
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 p\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 portunity of hearing and seeing the witnesses.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
Mr. Sadiq laid great stress on the fact that there was condonation on the part of Petitioner because he alleged that there was sexual intercourse with the Respondent on 22 January 1993 (within the period of a\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
lleged adultery); but the learned Magistrate (at p.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
129 of Record) stated that "there is no allegation of condonation and connivance attributed to the petitioner and there is no evidence to that effect either".
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The Petitioner in his petition stated that t\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
here is no condonation in presenting the petition. He said in his evidence that he "can't recall whether I slept with her or not" on 22 Januar}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 y}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 1993 and on 23rd he went to work. Then on 25th he questioned his brother Johit Hussein who lived close to him as\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 to whether he knew anything about Petitioner's "affair" with the Co-respondent. He said that he did not know anything about it. Thereafter he questioned the Petitioner and when she told him that the co-respondent had been coming and sitting with her he s
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 l\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 apped her. Later that night she was taken away by her parents.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 This and other evidence in the record are not indicative of condonation.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 As far as condonation is concerned it is stated in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Latey on Divorce}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  15th Ed. para 2, 255 p. 157:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"On a petition for d\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ivorce it was the duty of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
the Court to inquire whether there had been any condonation by the petitioner and if the court was satisfied on the evidence that the proved adultery or cruelty was not condoned it had to pronounce a decree, but if not so}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  satisfie\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 d dismiss the petition.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
The court was bound to act on evidence of condonation even if it is not pleaded. (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Tilley v Tilley}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  [1949] 240 CA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 )".
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 In this case in the Answer of the Respondent condonation is not pleaded. Nor was the Petitioner cross-examined by\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 Mr. Sadiq on this aspect except to elicit from the Petitioner about his sex life with the Respondent, In any case there is specific provision as follows in section 25 of the Act in regard to condonation which provides for rebuttal of presumption of condo
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 n\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ation "by evidence sufficient to negative intent to condo}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ne":}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"25.-(1) A decree of dissolution of marriage shall not be made upon a ground specified }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7368501\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 n any of paragraphs (a) to (k), inclusive, of section 14 if-
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
(a) the petitioner has condoned the ground \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 and the ground has not been revived; or
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
(b) the petitioner has connived at }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 the ground.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
(2) For the purposes of this section and of any provision of this Act referring to condonation, any presumption of condonation that arises from the continuance or resu\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
mption of sexual intercourse may be rebutted on the part of a husband, as well as on the part of a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7368501\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 wife, }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 by evidence sufficient to negative intent to condone."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The Petitioner denied that he had sexual intercourse close to the time before and after he saw \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
the Co-respondent coming out of his house leading to the events and incidents stated above. This is not a case coming within the rule in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Cram}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7368501\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 p}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Cram}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7368501\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 p}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  and Freeman}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  [1920] P 158 at p. 171 that a husband, who has sexual relations with his wife after knowledg\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
e of her adultery, must be conclusively presumed to have condoned her offence. In condonation as was said by Viscount Simon in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Henderson v. Henderson and Crellin}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  [1944] AC 49 quoting from }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Latey}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 supra}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ) at p.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid7368501\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 158:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"The essence of the matter is (taking the case where it is the wife who has been guilty of the matrimonial offence) that the hus}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid8526283\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 band with knowledge of the wife}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
's offence should forgive her and should confirm his forgiveness by reinstating her as his wife".
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 It is further stated i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 n }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Latey}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 that the "the Lord Chancellor pointed out that whether reinstatement went to the length of connubial intercourse depended on circumstances; there might be cases where the wife had been received back into the position of wife
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  in the house, though further intercourse had not taken place".
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 I find that on the evidence before him the learned Magistrate adopted the correct approach to the question of condonation in this case and found that the offence }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 had not been condoned.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  The st\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 andard of proof has been properly borne in mind by him. As was stated by Lord Denning in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Blyth}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 supra}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ) p. 537:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"so far as the bars to divorce are concerned, like connivance or condonation, the petitioner need only show that on balance of probability he di\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 d not connive or condone or as the case may be".
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 There is one further ma}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 tter that has been raised by Mr.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 Sadiq in his submission and that is in regard to the confession statement wherein the Co-respondent admitted (in writing) adultery to Girwar Prasad a \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
law clerk of 20 years standing who also testified in Court of the circumstances in which the confession was taken. Mr. Sadiq said that the learned Magistrate erred when he attached a lot of weight to the confession.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The learned Magistrate who had the adva\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
ntage of seeing and hearing the witnesses and observing their demeanour looked at the evidence of Girwar Prasad in the light of all the other evidence (see}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 p}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 129 of Record) and he accepted the evidence of t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid8526283\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 he petitioner and his witnesses.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  It is not that h\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 e looked at the confession alone and decided on credibility of witnesses. It is to be borne }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 n mind though that:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Admission or confessions of adultery b}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 y}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 a party are not per se admissible evidence against the person with whom the adultery is said to \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 have been committed unless the confessing party gives evidence to the same effect}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid8526283\charrsid13643315 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 " (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Rutherford v Rutherford Richardson}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 [}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 1923] AC 1,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid8526283\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 6}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (quoting from }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Latey}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 supra}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ) \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 2.950\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ).
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Late}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid8526283\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 y}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 supra}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ) at \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 2.951\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  goes on to state further:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"A petitioner may succeed merely on confessions of an accused spouse or co-respondent (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Riches v Riches and Clinch}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  35 TLR 141),}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 but the court usually requires corroboration from surrounding circumstances.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid8526283\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Jamisha Ali}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 supra}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
), Henry JA in his judgment s\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 tated that:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"However, more than one confession may,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 according to the circumstances in which each is made, assist in concluding that it is, in fact, true. This requires a careful evaluation of the surrounding circumstances in which each confession is made.\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 Not only must the fact of making of the confession be proved but the Court must also after considering the circumstances in which it was made, be satisfied that it is true".
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 To sum up, for the reasons given hereabove the learned Magistrate had applied th\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
e correct standard of proof and has given proper considerations to the matter of condonation and confession on the whole of the evidence before him and reached the correct conclusion on the issue of adultery on the part of the Respondent.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 I therefore see \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 no merit in these grounds of appeal and they fail.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Ground 2 deals with the order for payment of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid8073840\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 maintenance to the two children.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  The order says that "the petitioner do pay maintenance for the two children who are with th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid8073840\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 e respondent at the rate of $12.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 50 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
per week until they attain the age of 18 years".
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Mr. Sadiq says that this order is "too low" and should be increased to $15.00 per week per child}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (as per his Skeleton Argument).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
The matter of maintenance is always subject to variation and orders in respect thereof are constantly varied according to the change in circumstances }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 of the parties.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 On the evidence of the parties' financial situation before the Court, it is not unreasona
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ble to ask for the increase sought without in any way suggesting that the learned Magistrate applied the wrong principle. I therefore vary the order for maintenance for each of the two children to $15.00 per week with effect
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  from the date of this judgment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
In ground 5 Mr. Sadiq complains that the learned Magistrate erred in law and in fact by failing to order the filing and service of the order following amendment to the petition.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid8073840\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 On 5 August 1993 Mr. Sen}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  sought an amendment to paragraph 6 of the Petition\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 by adding "from March 1991 up to 29th January 1993". The Petitioner and Respondent were present with their respective counsel but the co-respondent was not}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 The learned Magistrate allowed the amendment stating "service on the co-respondent dispensed with"\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 . (page 67 of Record).
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 When the amendment was allowed, there was no objection from Mr. Sadiq nor did he raise the matter of filing and service which he is raising now in this appeal although he is not appearing for the co-respondent.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 It is pertinent to n\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ote that the co-respondent, apart from appearing on }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid8073840\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 8}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  April 1993 when\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 the petition was read out to him and he denied the allegation of adultery, he has not appeared after that date. The petition was heard without him and decision given.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 In these circumsta\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 nces I cannot see how the Appellant is affected by the course ad}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 opted by the learned Magistrate.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 If the co-respondent was affected by this order he is the one who should have raised his objection at the appropriate time. As far as the appellant is concerne\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
d she did not object through her counsel and therefore quiescence is acquiescence on her part. In answer to my question Mr. Sadiq said that he raised the matter but "did not want to take furth}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 er time to file amended answer".}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  This is not recorded by the lea\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 rned Magistrate. I can only go by the Record. Mr. Sadiq therefore cannot raise it on appeal.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 I therefore find that the order made has not contravened any of the provisions of the Act or the Rules made thereunder in regard to the filing and service of the \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
amended petition as alleged by the learned counsel for the appellant.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 This ground of appeal therefore has no merit and it fails.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Ground 4 concerns the jurisdiction of the Magistrate's Court to deal with settlement of property.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Mr. Sadiq submits that the\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Magistrate's Court has jurisdiction in such matters but the Magistrate has held otherwise.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 In his judgment (at page 131 of Record) the learned Magistrate stated that:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"It is obvious that all this property is worth much more than $15,000 which exceeds th\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 e jurisdiction limit of the Court. Hence as regards the property settlement the respondent should seek her remedy in the proper forum".

\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 I have given serious consideration to the matter and in doing so I have considered fully Mr}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6258289\charrsid13643315 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  Sadiq's lengthy submissio\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
ns in this regard. I have not discovered any direct authority on the point and I therefore endeavour to embark upon ascertaining the true position in the light of the provision}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 s of the Matrimonial Causes Act.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The civil jurisdiction of magistrates is deriv\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ed from s. 16 of the Magistrates' Courts Act Cap. 14 which insofar as it is relevant provides:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6258289\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 "16.-}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (1) A resident Magistrate shall, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 in addition to any}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 jurisdiction which he may have under any other Act}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  for the time being in force, have and exercise juris\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 diction in civil causes }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6258289\charrsid13643315 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 " (underlining mine for emphasis).

\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Then under 16(1)(a)(i) and (ii) "In all personal suits arising out of any accident" and "in all other personal suits, whether arising from contract, or from tort, or from both" respectively, the 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 claims are for limited amount, namely, $15000.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Thereafter in the proviso to s.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 16(1) it is stated, inter alia:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6258289\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"Provided that a magistrates'}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  court shall not exercise jurisdiction-
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6258289\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 \hich\f0 (i) 
\'85\'85
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 \hich\f0 (ii) \'85...
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (iii) .....}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6258289\charrsid13643315 .
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (iv) }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 except as specifically provided in th\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 e Matrimonial Causes Act}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  or any other Act for the time being in force, in suits wherein the validity or dissolution of any marriage is in question}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10040975\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  or
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
(v) ....." (underlining mine for emphasis)
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The above therefore are the relevant provisions relating to \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
limitations as to amount (S. 16(1)(a)(i) & (ii)) and specific powers as to hearing of suits for dissolution of marriage for which provision is "specifically" made in the Matrimonial Causes Act.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Under s.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 19 of the Act the Chief Justice "may, by order under\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 his hand ... authorise an increased jurisdiction in civil causes and matters to be exercised by the magistrate named in the order". But this provision has no relevance to the matter in hand in view of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
the specific provisions in the Act to which I shall re\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 fer later.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 That leads me on to a consideration of the powers vested in the Magistrate under the Matrimonial Causes Act.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 In 1982 the Matrimonial Causes (Amendment) Bill, 1982 was introduced in Parliament which brought about ma\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
jor amendments to the Act, it was passed and became effective on 14 February 1983. Hitherto the Magistrate's Court, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
inter alia}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 , had limited }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 jurisdiction in divorce matters.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid16716414\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  The "O}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 bjects and Reasons" in the Bill, which is as follows}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  explains the situation 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 that existed before the said amendments and also what is proposed in the Bill:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"This Bill is intended to give magistrates' courts (other than the District Officer's Court, Rotuma) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
concurrent jurisdiction}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  with the Supreme Court as respects the hearing and \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
determination of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
proceedings for a decree of dissolution of marriage or for a decree of judicial separation and of proceedings ancillary to such proceedings. At present magistrates' courts only have jurisdiction to hear such proceedings but not to determin}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid16716414\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 e them.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  The Supreme Court is uniquely competent to decide whether}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid16716414\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 or not a decree should be made.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 After the completion of the hearing, the magistrate is required to forward to the Supreme Court a certified copy of the evidence with a statement of his opini\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 on as to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid5048697\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 the decree which should be made.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  The Supreme Court may, on consideration of the magistrate's opinion, either accept, reject or modify it}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid5048697\charrsid13643315 ,}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  and then direct what decree shall be pronounced by the magistrate." \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (underlining mine)

\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
The forerunner of the\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 present Act (Matrimonial Causes Act Cap. 51) was Matrimonial Causes Ordinance 1968 (No. 22 of 1968) where "the Court" was defined as "the Supreme Court of Fiji" (now High Court) and "Magistrate's Court" meant "a court established under the provisions of 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 t\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 he Magistrates' Courts Ordinance, ..." The matrimonial proceedings were then handled by the then Supreme Court (now High Court) and the Magistrate's Court.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Now by Act No. 6 of 1982 the definition of "the Court" has been deleted but "Magistrate's Court" is\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 defined and which is the same as above. This is because of specific references to the Magistrate's Court under the Matrimonial Causes Act. But "court" is defined as "any court of Fiji of competent jurisdiction" in Interpretation Act Cap}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 . 7 s 2(1).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Under \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
PART XI - PROCEEDINGS BEFORE MAGISTRATES' COURTS}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
" of the Act provision is made for the extension of application of provisions of Magistrate's Courts Act to proceedings under this Act by s 63 which provides:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 "63. }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Subject to the provisions of this Act}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  and \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
of any other written law and subject to such modifications, exceptions and adaptations as may be prescribed by the rules, the provisions of the Magistrates' Court Act shall apply in relation to proceedings under this Act in a magistrate's court as they ap
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 p\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ly in rel}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ation to any civil proceedings.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 " \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (underlining mine for emphasis)
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Now by s 11 of the Act jurisdiction in Matrimonial Causes is given to the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10911512\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
Magistrate's Court.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  The said section insofar as it i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 s relevant provides as follows}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10911512\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6050347\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6050347 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"11.-(1) Subject to t\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 he provi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1328398\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 sions of this Act, a person may}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 -
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
(a) institute in the Supreme Court any }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 matrimonial cause}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  under this Act}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid1328398\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ;}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
(b) institute in a magistrate's court, other than the District Officer's Court, Rotuma, any matrimonial cause, except-
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
(i) proceedings for \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 a decree of nullity of marriage, restitution of conjugal rights or jactitation of marriage;
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
(ii) proceedings of a kind referred to in paragraph (b) or paragraph (e) of the definition of "matrimonial cause" in subsection (1) of section 2; and
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
(iii) without the leave of the Supreme Court, any proceedings of a kind referred to in paragraph (c) or paragraph (d) of that definition which are proceedings in relation to proceedings instituted in the Supreme Court before or after the 14th day of Febru
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 a\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ry 1983".
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (underlining mine)
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Hence by virtue of the above provision any matrimonial cause subject to exceptions stated therein may be instituted in a magistrate's court.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 What is a "matrimonial cause" is defined under Section 2(1) of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 the Act, This covers \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 in 'c' of that definition "settlements" with which I am concerned in this c}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ase under this ground of appeal.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  The said section (c) provides (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 inter alia}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ):
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"Matrimonial causes" means-
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid12454645\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 \hich\f0 
(a) \'85
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 \hich\f0 b) \'85
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid12454645\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 c) proceedings with respect to the maintenance of a party to\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 the proceedings, settlements, damages in respect of adultery, the custody or guardianship of children of the marriage or the maintenance, welfare, advancement or education of children of the marriage, being proceedings in relation to concurrent, pending 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 o\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 r completed proceedings of a kind referred to in either}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
of paragraphs (a) or (b), including proceedings of such a kind pending at, or completed before, the commencement of this Act;
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (d) .....}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13118979\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (e)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13118979\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 \hich\f0  \'85.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 And under s. 55(2) of the Act the Respondent "may in t\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
he answer to the petition seek any decree or declaration that the respondent could have sought in a petition or any relief referred to in parag}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13118979\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 raph (c) of the definition of "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 matrimonial cause}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13118979\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 contained in subsection (1) of section 2" (referred to above an\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 d which includes "settlements").
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The case for a magistrate to hear settlement of property is further strengthened by the provision in s. 55(4) that:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"The court shall, so far as is practicable, hear and determine at the same time all proceedings institute\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 d by the petition."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The word "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Court" in this section includes the Magistrate's Court as amended by Act No. 6 of 1982.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The said sections 55(2) and 55(4) enable the Respo}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ndent to seek the relief sought,}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  namely, in this case, settlement of property}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13118979\charrsid13643315 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 By providing as in 55(4) the legislature did not intend that the settlement aspect in the petition could not be dealt with by the Magistrate's court. If it was so intended it would have been specifically provided as it was done in the 1968 Act in regard 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 t\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
o jurisdiction and procedure in the hearing and determination of matrimonial causes. The Act No. 6 of 1982 gave a magistrate's court concurrent jurisdiction with the High Court subject to exceptions provided in the Act referred to hereabove.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 To conclude, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 s. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 86 gave the Court (without stating which court - whether the magistrate's court or the High Court) powers in proceedings with re}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 spect to settlement of property.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  The said s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 86 provides, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
inter alia}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 , as follows:
\par 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"86.-(1) The court may, in proceedings und\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
er this Act, by order, require the parties to the marriage, or either of them, to make, for the benefit of all or any of the parties to, and the children of, the marriage, such a settlement of property to which the parties are, or either of them is, entit
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 l\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ed (whether in possession or reversion) as the court considers just and equitable i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid2127194\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 n the circumstances of the case.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (2)}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid2127194\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 \hich\f0  \'85.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 \hich\f0 (3) \'85.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid13118979\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 For the above reasons I find that the learned Magistrate had ample powers to deal with sett}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 lement of property in this case.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
In this case the Petitioner succeeded in his petition, but the learned Magistrate did not consider the Respondent's ancillary relief on settlement of property on the ground as stated by him that he had no jurisdiction in the matter.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 However, having foun\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
d that the learned Magistrate has jurisdiction, he ought to consider the relief sought. Even the Fiji Court of Appeal }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid2127194\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 n }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Rita Shakuntala v Shiu Kumar Karan}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6506273\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (1978)\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 2}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6506273\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 4 FLR}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  87 held that "the f\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
iling of an Answer, whether or not the Petition be dismissed, entitles the respondent to be heard in all matters in respect of which relief is sought". There settlement of property was involved as in the present case}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid6506273\charrsid13643315 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  In }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Rita}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  (}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 supra}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ) under the past practic\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
e, the Supreme Court had ruled that the effect of the dismissal was to terminate the wife's right to continue to seek ancillary relief by way of her Answer but the Appeal Court disagreed.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Despite what I have held in regard to this subject, there is ample \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
provision in the Magistrates' Courts Act Cap. 14 in section 32 enabling the Magistrate to report cases for transfer to the High Court which "shall direct in what mode and where the cause or matter shall be heard and determin}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ed". The said section provides:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 

\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10183111 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
"32. Subject to the provisions of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
the Criminal Procedure Code, a magistrate may, of his own motion, or on the application of any person concerned, report to the Supreme Court the pendency of any cause or matter which in the opinion of such magistrate ough\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
t for any reason to be transferred from his court to any other magistrates' court }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 or}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 to the Supreme }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 The Supreme Court shall direct in what mode and where the cause or matter shall be heard and determined." (References to "Supreme Court" should now r\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 ead "High Court" - \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 underlining mine)
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1726824 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 To conclude, for the above reasons the Respondent's appeal is dismissed on all the grounds except}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid2127194\charrsid13643315 
\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  ground 4 on which she succeeds.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
 The matter in ground 4 is accordingly remitted to the Magistrate's Court and I order tha\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 
t the learned Magistrate take such further action as may be just in accordance with the claims for ancillary relief made by the Respondent in her Answer for settlement of property.
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 The Respondent is o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 rdered to pay the costs of this appeal to the Petitione\hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 r which is to be taxed if not agreed.
\par 
\par \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 Appeal partl}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 y}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0  allowed}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid10183111\charrsid13643315 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\insrsid3938206\charrsid13643315 \hich\af0\dbch\af31505\loch\f0 )
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