R v R [1952]

Key Points:

• Case Background:

◦ The case addressed the requirements for legal consummation in the context of marital validity and sexual relations.

• Legal Decision:

◦ The court determined that consummation requires full penetration during sexual intercourse. It specified that ejaculation or orgasm is not necessary for the intercourse to be considered complete.

Impact and Analysis:

• Definition of Consummation:

◦ The ruling established that full penetration is the key criterion for consummation, regardless of whether ejaculation or orgasm occurs.

• Legal Precedent:

◦ This decision refined the understanding of what constitutes valid consummation, providing clarity for legal assessments in cases involving marital annulment and validity