§ Mr. Thorneasked the Attorney-General how many Divorce Court cases came before the courts for the year ended 15th October, 1940; how many were defended; and with what result?
§ The Attorney-GeneralInformation with regard to Divorce Court cases is supplied annually and in every case for the year ended 31st December. The figures for the year ended 31st December, 1940, are as follow:
Suits disposed of in Court: Undefended … 5,827 Defended … 1,489 Total … 7,316
Results of Trials: Decree for Petitioner: Husband … 3,492 Wife … 3,756 Decree for Respondent: Husband … 24 Wife … 21 Dismissed or otherwise disposed of in Court … 180