Site navigation

Which matrimonial issue was considered in the English House of Lords decision Russell v. Russell,…

Russell v. Russell, [1897] AC 395, is cited for its discussion of matrimonial cruelty. The court and report citation identify the particular English decision.

Choose your answer

Which matrimonial issue was considered in the English House of Lords decision Russell v. Russell, reported at [1897] AC 395?

Select one answer
Answer and explanation

Correct answer B

Russell v. Russell, [1897] AC 395, is cited for its discussion of matrimonial cruelty. The court and report citation identify the particular English decision.

Option feedback

Option A

Desertion does not identify the issue tested in the cited 1897 appeal.

Option B

The House of Lords considered the standard of legal cruelty in marriage.

Option C

Adultery does not identify the issue tested in the cited 1897 appeal.

Option D

The cited appeal did not concern leprosy as a matrimonial ground.

Practice for these exams

Related question papers

Related exam syllabi

Related questions in this topic