Read the full judgment text of FCMC 014350/2009 on BabelCite. This Family Court judgment was delivered on 23 June 2010 before Her Honour Judge Sharon D. Melloy.
Matrimonial Causes – Divorce – Leave to file Answer out of time – Extension of time – Special procedure – Serious allegations in petition – Ancillary relief – Discretion – Delay – Reputation – FCMC 14350/2009 – Application for leave to file Answer out of time refused despite short delay and serious allegations – Consolidation of causes granted – No order as to costs – Matter adjourned from special procedure list for six weeks to allow further application or resolution.
Legal issues: Leave to file Answer out of time
Outcome: Application for leave to file Answer out of time refused. Consolidation of causes granted. Matter adjourned from special procedure list for six weeks. No order as to costs.
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