Riebe v Riebe [1957] HCA 66; (1957) 98 CLR 212 (15 October 1957)

HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA

RIEBE v. RIEBE [1957] HCA 66; (1957) 98 CLR 212

Matrimonial causes

High Court of Australia

Dixon C.J.(1), Webb(1) and Taylor(1) JJ.

CATCHWORDS

Matrimonial causes - Appeal from decision dismissing claim for dissolution of marriage - Jurisdiction - Dissolution of marriage - Adultery - Appeal - Interference by Full Court with finding of fact made by trial judge - Matrimonial Causes and Personal Status Code 1948-1954 (W.A.), ss. 3 (i), 51 - Supreme Court Act 1935 (W.A.), ss. 16 (2), 58 (1), 59 (1), 60 (1).

HEARING

Perth, 1957, September 17, 18;

Melbourne, 1957, October 15. 15:10:1957

DECISION

Miller v. Teale [1954] HCA 68; (1954) 92 CLR 406

Anderson v. Anderson (1903) 6 WALR 8

Thompson v. Thompson (1909) 11 WALR 137

Paterson v. Paterson [1953] HCA 74; (1953) 89 CLR 212

Benmax v. Austin Motor Co. Ltd. (1955) AC 370

S.S. Hontestroom v. S.S. Sagaporack (1927) AC 37