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March 1978
Whitelock v Whitelock (Civil Cause 35 of 1978) [1978] MWHC 1 (10 March 1978)
Whether respondent abandoned English domicile for Malawi; court held he retained English domicile and dismissed the petition.
  • Conflict of laws — Domicile — domicile of origin versus domicile of choice — acquisition requires residence plus intention to reside indefinitely — foreseen intention to return (e.g. on retirement) defeats domicile change — burden of proof on party alleging change — jurisdiction for divorce dependent on domicile.
10 March 1978