Sheldon v Sheldon (The Queen’s Proctor Intervening); 28 Jan 1865

References: [1865] EngR 180 (A), (1865) 4 Sw & Tr 75
Links: Commonlii
Practice. – Dismissal of Petition – No Evidence produced -The Queen’s Proctor intervened in a suit for dissolution in which the respondent did not appear, and alleged collusion and the petitioner’s adultery. No evidence being tendered in support of the petition, when the case came n for hearing the Court dismissed the petition, without requiring evidence to be produced in support of the Queen’s Proctor’s plea.
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