The Law Reports (Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division)
[1932] P 103
[DIVISIONAL COURT]
MATTHEWS
v.
MATTHEWS.
1932 May 24.
THE PRESIDENT (LORD MERRIVALE)., and LANGTON J.
Husband and Wife
— Appeal from Magistrate
— Parties living apart under Deed of Separation
— Covenant by Wife not to claim Maintenance or institute Proceeding against Husband in respect of Maintenance
— Effect of Deed
— “Wilful neglect to provide reasonable maintenance”
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Summary Jurisdiction (Married Women) Act, 1895 (58 & 59 Vict. c. 39), s. 4
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Summary Jurisdiction (Separation and Maintenance) Act, 1925 (15 & 16 Geo. 5, c. 51), s. 1, sub-s. 1.