DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
A QUESTION OF VENUE. By Telegraph—l'rem Aimoclatlon. Christchurch, September 0. In the Divorco Court In-day," before Mr. Justice- Herdman, a cine wns heard in which Luke Prospect Hughes (Mr. Lucas) alleged adultery on the part of his wife, Drjra Irene Ellen lliigli.es, William H. Cowan being cited as co-respon-dent. As tde partus reside in Wellington His Honour asked what was the reason for the case being brought to Christchurch
Mr. Lucas said the parties were married here. There was no rule- against a petition being heard in another town. His Honour: Was it for tlio purpose of preventing publicity? Mr. Lucas: Probably. Your Honour, His Honour: Then that's very wrong. His Honour said lie would deal with the case, as there was no rule against it being heard here. , 4 deed was put in in which the respondent admitted adultery with the enrespondent. A decree- nisi was granted, to be made absolute in three months.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 295, 7 September 1920, Page 6
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157DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 295, 7 September 1920, Page 6
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