“FIRST-CLASS TRIP.”

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20296, 4 May 1934, Page 4

“FIRST-CLASS TRIP.”

Inducement for Wife’s Return. (Special to the “Star."* WELLINGTON, May 4. A number of petitiens for the restitution of conjugal rights, all except one, made by husbands, came before the Chief Justice (Sir Michael Myers) in the Supreme Court (states the “ Post ”). In each case after the petitioner had given evidence his Honor was careful to ask the petitioner if he honestly and sincerely wanted his wife back, and if he had a home for her. The answer in each case, as it always is, was “ Yes.” Having asked this question of one young man whose wife had left him and is now living in Australia, and having received the assurance that he definitely wanted her to come back to him, his Honor said he would grarit the decree sought, the order to be complied with within a certain period after service, but he stipulated that the petitioner would have to deposit with a shipping company sufficient money for a first-class passage for his wife from Sydney to New Zealand. Counsel fcr the petitioner asked if he might be allowed to inquire if it would do just as well if money was deposited for a second-class passage. The Chief Justice suggested that if the petitioner genuinely wanted lis wife to return to him, the difference in the cost of a first-class passage and a second-class passage should not be of great moment. “ Besides, I want to offer her some inducement to return,” said his Honor, smiling. “ I mean, I want him to offer her some inducement.” Counsel: I understand, your Honor.