Walker v Walker

[1937] HCA 44

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(Judgment by: Rich J)

Walker
vWalker

Court:

Judges: Latham CJ

Rich JStarke J
Dixon J
Evatt J
McTiernan J

Legislative References:
Deserted Wives and Children Act 1901-1931 NSW - s 4; s 21

Hearing date:
Judgment date: 20 August 1937

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Judgment by:
Rich J

This case, so far as the jurisdiction point is concerned, is concluded by Renton v. Renton [ ^[3] ], decided on similar facts. If the circumstances justify it an application to vary, suspend or discharge the order can be made under sec. 21 of the Deserted Wives and Children Act 1901-1931 N.S.W..