The Law Reports (House of Lords, Scotch and Divorce Appeals)
LR 2 ScDiv 300
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
CUNO (THE WIFE) APPELLANT; CUNO (THE HUSBAND) RESPONDENT.
1873 May 13.
THE LORD CHANCELLOR, LORD CHELMSFORD, LORD COLONSAY and LORD CAIRNS.
Nullity of Marriage
— Impotence
— Onus of Proof.
In a suit for declaration of nullity of marriage by reason of alleged impotence, the onus of proof is on the complainant.
Delay in applying to the Court.
The objection of delay in asking relief may be got over when the proof of impotence is complete; but not otherwise.
Strictness of the Court in interposing.