The prosecution had to prove in a receiving case that the husband and wife were not ‘living together’. Held ‘A husband and wife are living together not only when they are residing together in the same house, but also when they are living in different places, even if they are separated by the high seas, provided the consortium has not been determined.’
[1919] 1 KB 564
England and Wales
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Cited – Gully v Dix; In re Dix deceased CA 21-Jan-2004
The claimant sought provision from the estate under the Act. She had cohabited with the deceased for many years, but had moved out several months before the death because of her concern for his drunkenness which lead to threats of self harm.
Updated: 05 September 2021; Ref: scu.196714
