Maconochie v Maconochie: 1916

If there was a general rule that the death of a party in a divorce case leads to the abatement of the action, then it cannot be supported.

Judges:

Shearman J

Citations:

[1916] P 326

Cited by:

CitedHarb v King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz and Another CA 9-Nov-2005
The wife sought to continue her claim for ancillary relief despite the death of her husband, the former King of Saudi Arabia.
Held: The court’s jurisdiction over the King had been challenged. However the claimants claim now abated on the death . .
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Family

Updated: 30 April 2022; Ref: scu.235892